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Addressing health inequalities in infection and antimicrobial resistant infections: a UK-wide collaborative toolkit

From:
UK Health Security Agency
Published:
11 August 2026
Updated:
11 August 2026 - See all updates

Pregnancy and Maternity

Resources for addressing pregnancy and maternity-related health inequalities in antimicrobial resistance.

People during pregnancy and maternity may be disproportionately affected by drug‑resistant infections due to increased contact with healthcare services and specific clinical vulnerabilities. These are factors that intersectional AMR research identifies as drivers of inequitable AMR exposure and outcomes.

UKTIS Monographs: A to Z directory of medicines, chemicals, vaccines and exposures in pregnancy

Summary

A comprehensive A to Z index of UK Teratology Information Service (UKTIS) monographs summarising evidence on safety of medicines, chemicals and exposures during pregnancy. Includes professional monographs and links to patient information.

Population: Pregnancy and maternityÌý
Type: Online resourceÌý Link: Ìý Year: 2026Ìý Available in another language: NoÌý Login required: No

MyBump Portal – reporting pregnancy exposures

Summary

Secure portal enabling pregnant people (or those previously pregnant) to report medicines and other exposures. Data are stored anonymously by UKTIS to strengthen evidence on safety in pregnancy.

Population: Pregnancy and maternityÌý
Type: Online resourceÌý
Link: Ìý
Year: 2026Ìý
Available in another language: NoÌý
Login required: No

Equality Impact Assessment (EqIA) Toolkit – ARC East Midlands

Summary

Toolkit to integrate equality considerations across the research lifecycle. Includes step‑by‑step guidance, templates, action planning and sources of evidence to support inclusive research practice.

Population: Pregnancy and maternityÌý
Type: ToolkitÌý
Link: Ìý
Year: 2025Ìý
Available in another language: NoÌý
Login required: No

The risks and principles of prescribing in pregnancy

Summary

SPS guidance summarising background pregnancy risks, teratogenic potential, maternal and antenatal risk factors, pharmacokinetic changes and the structured risk‑benefit approach to prescribing in pregnancy.

Population: Pregnancy and maternityÌý
Type: GuidelinesÌý
Link: Ìý
Year: 2025Ìý
Available in another language: NoÌý
Login required: Yes

Health Equity Assessment Tool (HEAT)

Summary

Framework and structured assessment tool to help organisations identify, assess and address health inequalities within services and programmes, incorporating equity considerations into planning, delivery and evaluation.

Population: Pregnancy and maternityÌý Type: ToolkitÌý
Link: Health Equity Assessment Tool (HEAT)Ìý
Year: 2024Ìý
Available in another language: NoÌý
Login required: No