Question reference: S6W-03019
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 16 September 2021
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Current status: Answered by Maree Todd on 28 September 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the commitment in the publication, Women’s Health Plan: A Plan for 2021-2024, what its planned timeline is for “ensuring women’s services in NHS boards have dedicated facilities for women who are experiencing unexpected pregnancy complications”.
Answer
As set out in the Programme for Government 2021 - 22, published on 7 September 2021, the Scottish Government is committed to establishing a dignified and compassionate miscarriage service by the end of 2023. This commitment includes ensuring women’s services have dedicated facilities for women experiencing unexpected pregnancy complications.