The Children's Portfolio Consults with the women of Sheffield

Nearly 500 women across Sheffield have given their opinions on mental health services for pregnant women and new mums in a survey that has revealed that there are significant gaps in the information about services available to women in the city.

In 2013 the CCG commissioned the Maternal Services Liaison Committee to undertake the user consultation after being told by women in Sheffield that support for women with maternal mental health was poor and disjointed. The survey had enabled the CCG to identify what the issues are – a summary of the survey can be viewed here.

Following this consultation NHSS CCG plans to work in partnerships through the Children's Health and Wellbeing Board to develop clearer pathways of care and support for women in Sheffield suffering from Low level maternal mental health.

For more information please contact Kate Laurance, Senior Commissioning Manager kate.laurance@nhs.net.