Sets out the progress that has been made in reducing England's
teenage pregnancy rate between 1998 and 2008; presents a review
of the evidence-base on what works in reducing teenage pregnancy
rates, including examples of effective practice in local areas.
Teenage Pregnancy: Past successes – future challenges is the
final report from the Teenage Pregnancy Independent Advisory
Group (TPIAG) which for 10 years advised Ministers on reducing
teenage pregnancy and improving support for teenage parents. The
report says that over the past decade there has been significant
progress in reducing teenage pregnancy, but there have also been
missed opportunities - while England’s under-18 pregnancy rate
is currently at its lowest level for 20 years, it is still
unacceptably high. Getting maternity services right for pregnant
teenagers and young fathers (revised November 2009) This guide
was first produced in 2008 by the Department and DH. It has been
revised with the help of the Fatherhood Institute, following
feedback fro