• A holistic approach. This will require a set of broad-based interventions that recognise and engage with the social determinants of poor perinatal mental health (socio-economic, relational, cultural and inequality-based factors that can negatively impact women’s mental health during pregnancy and in the early years of their child’s life). This will include issues relating to housing, welfare rights, relationships with partners, neighbourhood/community support etc.

• The principles of equality and inclusion: recognising women’s experience of discrimination and exclusion and shaping service provision to meet the needs of different groups.

• The principle of supporting women close to home and in their local area.

• Community outreach. Specific targeted outreach and support to groups and/or communities that are typically underserved by mental health services, early parenting support etc in order to promote better access. This will include targeted outreach to areas with high levels of socio-economic deprivation, different ethnic minority communities, LGBTQ+, disabled and other women who face evidenced health inequalities and other forms of discrimination.

• An increase in need (increased prevalence of women requiring interventions for moderate perinatal mental health need)

• Changes in evidence for the most effective interventions to support women with moderate perinatal mental health need

• A change in local population and demographics

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