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<p>The Government has not undertaken an assessment of the potential benefits of routinely
collecting data about the parental responsibilities of anyone diagnosed with a mental
health condition.</p><p> </p><p>However, the Government does recognise that parental
mental health problems can have an impact on the wellbeing of children within the
family and statutory guidance published in July 2018: ‘Working Together to Safeguard
Children’ acknowledges that children may be at greater risk of harm or need additional
help in families where adults have mental health problems. The guidance is available
at the following link:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/729914/Working_Together_to_Safeguard_Children-2018.pdf"
target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/729914/Working_Together_to_Safeguard_Children-2018.pdf</a></p><p>
</p><p>The guidance makes clear that anyone who has any concerns about a child’s welfare
should make a referral to local authority children’s social services. The guidance
also makes clear that health practitioners should provide and co-ordinate any specific
information regarding family health, including any mental health problems, to support
the protection of children.</p>
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