Motion Amendment

Motion TitleMother and Baby Unit - Amendment 1

Motion Amendment TextLeave out all after ‘remain the only part of’ and insert: ‘the United Kingdom without a dedicated mother and baby unit; expresses concern at the ongoing lack of provision; calls on the Minister of Health to provide an update on the current business case for the establishment of a mother and baby unit; and further calls on the Minister to put in place interim measures, including a dedicated ward with staff trained in conditions such as postpartum psychosis, to ensure mothers in crisis can access appropriate support until that unit is developed, and to engage with his Ministerial counterparts in Great Britain to ensure that services in that unit apply best practice to best support mothers and babies living in Northern Ireland.’

Amendment Number1

Motion Amendment CategoryPrivate Members' Motion

Date Tabled to Business Office30/09/2025

Date of Plenary Debate07/10/2025