Official Statistics
Child and maternal health profiles: May 2026 update
Annual update of indicators related to children in care, road traffic accidents, hospital admissions, A&E attendance and pregnancy and birth.
Applies to England
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The child and maternal health profiles provide an overview of child and maternal health and wellbeing. They are intended for use by local government and health service professionals to inform planning for health and associated services for local populations.
Indicators for the following topics have been updated in this release:
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children in care
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road traffic accidents
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demographic information and caesarean sections for deliveries
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persistent absentees
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hospital admissions
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A&E attendance
Updates to this page
Published 6 May 2026