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Suspension of services at two Midwife-Led Units from tonight (Thursday 8 June 2017)

8 June 2017 Services at two Midwife-Led Units (MLUs) in Shropshire will be temporarily suspended from 8pm tonight (Thursday 8 June) due to continuing illness and staff shortages. Services for women due to give birth, and postnatal care, are being suspended at Oswestry MLU from 8pm tonight until 8am on Tuesday (13 June). Day services for expectant mums will continue [...]

Suspension of services at two Midwife-Led Units from tonight (Thursday 8 June 2017)Claire Dunn2017-06-14T08:22:55+01:00

Maintaining choice for mums-to-be

8 June 2017 There have been reports in the news and on social media today following a report which went before yesterday's meeting of Shropshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) about the future of Midwife-Led Units (MLUs) in the county. Below is a statement from Sarah Jamieson, Head of Midwifery, setting out the facts: “The long-term provision of midwifery services in Shropshire is [...]

Maintaining choice for mums-to-beClaire Dunn2018-01-08T15:36:23+00:00

Events for carers across Shropshire to mark national Carers Week

8 June 2017 The following information is from our colleagues at Shropshire Council Young people and adults who care for a loved one, are invited to a series of events across the county in celebration of Carers Week. The national campaign, between Monday 12 June 2017 and Sunday 18 June 2017, aims to raise awareness of the role of unpaid [...]

Events for carers across Shropshire to mark national Carers WeekClaire Dunn2018-06-11T08:05:46+01:00

Temporary suspension of services at Oswestry Midwife-Led Unit tonight (7 June)

Services at Oswestry Midwife-Led Unit (MLU) will be temporarily suspended from 8pm tonight (Wednesday 7 June) until 8am tomorrow (Thursday 8 June). Women booked to give birth at Oswestry MLU who go into labour during the temporary suspension of services will be offered a birth at another MLU. If any women due to give birth at Oswestry MLU require support [...]

Temporary suspension of services at Oswestry Midwife-Led Unit tonight (7 June)Claire Dunn2017-06-14T08:23:25+01:00

Temporary suspension of services at Bridgnorth Midwife-Led Unit tonight (6 June 2017)

6 June 2017 Services at Bridgnorth Midwife-Led Unit (MLU) will be temporarily suspended from 8pm tonight (6 June 2017) until 8am tomorrow (7 June 2017) Women booked to give birth at Bridgnorth MLU who go into labour during the temporary suspension of services will be offered a birth at another MLU. If any women due to give birth at Bridgnorth [...]

Temporary suspension of services at Bridgnorth Midwife-Led Unit tonight (6 June 2017)Claire Dunn2017-06-14T08:23:54+01:00

Temporary suspension of services at Ludlow and Bridgnorth Midwife-Led Units tonight (1 June 2017)

1 June 2017 Services at Ludlow and Bridgnorth Midwife-Led Units (MLUs) will be temporarily suspended from 8pm tonight (1 June 2017) until 8am tomorrow (2 June 2017) Women booked to give birth at Ludlow or Bridgnorth MLU who go into labour during the temporary suspension of services will be offered a birth at another MLU. If any women due to [...]

Temporary suspension of services at Ludlow and Bridgnorth Midwife-Led Units tonight (1 June 2017)Claire Dunn2017-06-14T08:24:31+01:00

Hospital Trust praised for care and respect in National Inpatient Survey

1 June 2017 The Trust which runs Shropshire’s two acute hospitals has been praised for providing great care with respect and dignity in the latest survey of adult inpatients. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), which runs the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford, improved in almost half of the areas covered by the [...]

Hospital Trust praised for care and respect in National Inpatient SurveyClaire Dunn2017-06-01T10:50:42+01:00

Temporary suspension of services at Bridgnorth and Oswestry Midwife-Led Units this weekend (8pm on 26 May 2017-8am on 30 May 2017)

26 May 2017 Services at Bridgnorth and Oswestry Midwife-Led Units (MLUs) will be temporarily suspended from 8pm tonight (26 May 2017) until 8am on Tuesday (30 May 2017). Women booked to give birth at Bridgnorth or Oswestry MLU who go into labour during the temporary suspension of services will be offered a birth at another MLU. If any women due [...]

Temporary suspension of services at Bridgnorth and Oswestry Midwife-Led Units this weekend (8pm on 26 May 2017-8am on 30 May 2017)Claire Dunn2017-06-14T08:25:00+01:00

Recent temporary suspension of services at Midwife-Led Units

26 May 2017 You may have seen or heard about the recent temporary suspension of services at some of our Midwife-Led Units (MLUs) in Shropshire. Here Sarah Jamieson, Head of Midwifery, explains why these temporary closures are necessary to ensure the continued safety of all women using our Maternity Services "We are fully supportive of birth choice and women whose [...]

Recent temporary suspension of services at Midwife-Led UnitsClaire Dunn2017-05-26T14:33:53+01:00

Temporary suspension of services at Bridgnorth and Oswestry Midwife-Led Units last night (25 May 2017)

26 May 2017 Services at two Midwife-Led Units (MLUs) in Shropshire were temporarily suspended last night (Thursday 25 May 2017) due to staff sickness. At Bridgnorth MLU, services were temporarily suspended from 8pm yesterday (Thursday 25 May) until 8am today (Friday 26 May). A decision was later made to suspend services at Oswestry MLU from 11pm yesterday (25 May) until [...]

Temporary suspension of services at Bridgnorth and Oswestry Midwife-Led Units last night (25 May 2017)Claire Dunn2017-05-26T10:50:35+01:00