§ Lord Northbourneasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many professionals are employed in antenatal clinics and are trained to offer advice to prospective parents on the emotional needs of young children; and what proportion of the total this represents. [HL655]
§ Lord Hunt of Kings HeathInformation about the numbers of professionals employed in antenatal clinics and their training is not collected centrally. The General Medical Council expects all medical graduates to understand human development and areas of psychology and sociology relevant to medicine, including child, adolescent and adult development. Graduates must take account of patients' understanding and experience of their condition, and be aware of the psychological effects that this can have on them and their families.