In response to the announcement from Solihull’s Health Bosses, ‘Save Solihull’s Maternity Services’ campaign leader Maggie Throup issues the following statement:

“I am utterly dismayed at the total disregard for public opinion or indeed for any official public consultation before the changes are made. It goes against the wishes of many thousands of Silhillians who have signed my petition and joined the Facebook Group.

“This ill-timed decision denies the mums-to-be of Solihull a voice and a choice.

“I am disturbed that a full risk assessment has not been carried out on any transitional arrangements or indeed the long-term impact of any changes.

“According to the National Institute for Clinical Excellence [NICE] the jury is still out on stand-alone midwife-led units, yet the Hospital bosses are completely ignoring this.

“Surely the costs incurred at all three sites to accommodate the changes would be much better invested in front-line clinical staff and giving Solihull mums the consultant-led maternity service they truly deserve.

“I will be continuing to fight to get the right maternity services for Solihull families.”

Join the Facebook Group to show your support: ‘Save Solihull’s Maternity Services’.