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Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to:

amend section 24 of Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 to extend maternal mental health support beyond one year,
introduce a family liaison function at adult mental health units across all health boards,
introduce specialised perinatal community teams that meet Perinatal Quality Network Standard Type 1 across all health boards, and
establish a Mother and Baby Unit in North East Scotland

Petitioner: Margaret Reid

Status: Under consideration

Date published: 03 April 2023

28 June 2023: The Committee agreed to write to the Scottish Government.

17 April 2024: The Committee agreed to write to the Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport.

22 January 2025: The Committee agreed to write to the Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport.

24 September 2025: The Committee took evidence from—

Neil Gray, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
Alan Morrison, Deputy Director Health Infrastructure & Sustainability, Scottish Government
Douglas McLaren, Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Scottish Government

The Committee took evidence on thematic healthcare issues in Scotland that have been raised in multiple petitions.