Dedicated mother and baby unit should open no later than 2029, says minister

Belfast Live Thursday 30th April 2026, 9:01PM 1 min read 8 hours ago

He said that such a unit would provide specialist inpatient mental health care, allowing mothers to stay with their babies while receiving treatment, and such an approach is recognised as best practice.

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