Written Question · S1W-03589 · Session 1
What impact it estimates the proposal by Greater Glasgow Health Board to close the maternity unit at the Queen Mother's Hospital while reta…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what impact it estimates the proposal by Greater Glasgow Health Board to close the maternity unit at the Queen Mother's Hospital while retaining the units at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and the Southern General Hospital would have on (a) the number of staff employed in maternity units in Greater Glasgow Health Board area; (b) the average number of hours worked per week by staff employed in maternity units in Greater Glasgow Health Board area; (c) the number of induced births and (d) the average time spent in hospital by mothers giving birth.
The answer
It is for Greater Glasgow Health Board to determine how to organise services to meet the health care needs of the local population. Such provision must take account of declining numbers of births and changes in provision across the country, which reflect a shift in balance towards community provision. Further details are available from Greater Glasgow Health Board.In considering the provision and configuration of maternity services, local Health Boards are expected to take account of the 1993 Policy Review of the Provision of Maternity Services in Scotland. This recommended a move to increasing the choice for the woman, greater continuity of care and a move to midwife led care while at the same time maintaining the safety of both mother and baby.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-03589 by reference.