Large regional gaps in health visitor services are leaving mothers and babies at risk

Wide regional disparities in England's health visitor services are leaving some new mothers and babies without vital early support, according to new data that experts warn are revealing serious gaps in care and putting children's health and development at risk. Dorothy Lepkowska explains

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Dorothy Lepkowska

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Journal: Journal of family & child health.
Published: 2026-01-02
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12968/jfch.2026.0009
Primary Topic: Medical Research and Practices
Type: article
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Large regional gaps in health visitor services are leaving mothers and babies at risk

Dorothy Lepkowska

Jan 2, 2026

Journal of family & child health.

Medical Research and Practices

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Large regional gaps in health visitor services are leaving mothers and babies at risk

Dorothy Lepkowska

January 2, 2026article en

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Journal of family & child health.Vol. 3(1)

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Medical Research and Practices

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