UK Government Unveils Top Priorities for Women’s Health in 2024

The UK government has unveiled its top priorities for women’s health in 2024. The priorities include improving access to mental health services, reducing maternal mortality rates, and increasing cervical screening coverage. The government aims to reduce the number of women who die during pregnancy or childbirth by 50% by 2025¹. The government also plans to increase the number of women who attend cervical screening appointments by 10% by 2025¹. The government has pledged to invest £50 million in mental health services for new mothers and pregnant women¹. The government will also provide additional funding to train more midwives and nurses to ensure that women receive the best possible care during pregnancy and childbirth¹. The government’s priorities are aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of women across the UK and ensuring that women receive the best possible care during pregnancy and childbirth.