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<p>Information on numbers of patients with foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD)
receiving treatment on the National Health Service is not collected centrally.</p><p>The
United Kingdom Chief Medical Officers’ low risk drinking guidelines advise women who
are pregnant or think they could become pregnant that the safest approach is not to
drink alcohol at all, to reduce risks to the baby to a minimum.</p><p>As part of the
Maternity Transformation Programme, Public Health England (PHE) is leading work to
provide prevention-focused leadership to support a reduction in the proportion of
women drinking alcohol during pregnancy. Midwives and health visitors also have a
role in providing clear, consistent advice and early identification and support. Additionally
PHE’s Start4Life programme also provides online information on the impact of drinking
alcohol during pregnancy, including the risk of FASD.</p><p>The Department for Education
through the Adoption Support Fund has made funding available to local authorities
to support adopted children with a range of specialist assessments and therapy to
treat a variety of conditions. This includes FASD.</p><p> </p>
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