Make mental health support standard for parents of seriously ill children
Parents of seriously ill children should be offered proactive mental health support from diagnosis, through treatment, and in grief. Unlike perinatal parents, they get no dedicated help. We want this support made a standard part of every child’s care.
Wes Streeting
Health Secretary
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Make mental health support standard for parents of seriously ill children
Parents of seriously ill children should be offered proactive mental health support from diagnosis, through treatment, and in grief. Unlike perinatal parents, they get no dedicated help. We want this support made a standard part of every child’s care.
Similar motions
Introduce national support standards for autistic children with PDA
Require family involvement in the care of adults with severe mental illness
Increase available support for people with young-onset dementia
Review guidance on school behaviour policy to support mental health & inclusion
Review access to mental health care for children & YP with learning disabilities