A new report by Home-Start UK, the Parent-Infant Foundation and Best Beginnings also shows that 28 per cent say health visitor appointments are no longer running in their area while 12 per cent say access to baby and toddler groups is no longer available to new parents.
The charities have warned that a baby’s development and wellbeing cannot be adequately assessed unless they are seen face-to-face.
“This is particularly true for vulnerable babies,” the report states.
It also highlights that reduced access to services is having a negative impact on parents’ mental health.
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