Mums and families across Dumbarton and the Vale who are at risk of poor mental health during pregnancy will be able to access an enhanced range of support services thanks to new annual funding of £1million.

The Perinatal and Infant Mental Health fund will provide crucial help by supporting third sector organisations to deliver key services and address gaps in provision.

The charity support organisation, Inspiring Scotland, will run the fund, which will open from August.

Clare Haughey, minister for mental health, said: “The third sector provides an invaluable source of support for the mental health of women, babies and their families during pregnancy and early parenthood.

"Last year, the Scottish Government provided funding to support the work of third sector organisations in this area and I am delighted that we are able to build on this with the new Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Fund.

“The fund will allow one-to-one support for organisations to help provide the services that women and their families need across Scotland.”