GREATER Glasgow NHS Board has launched its public consultation on the future of maternity services in Greater Glasgow.

The consultation is based on a series of seven proposals developed from recommendations made by a pre-consultation Working Group and comments put forward by a midwives group and MatNet, the maternity services users network.

Information leaflets on the seven proposals, an overview leaflet and copies of other written material, are available from:  Freephone 0800 7834183 or www.nhsgg.org.uk

The Board will also holding a series of meetings with mothers, staff, community groups, local politicians, our main health partners, other Health Boards and other interested parties over the coming months, giving them an opportunity to hear the proposals and discuss their views.

We keen to hear from anyone with an interest in maternity services. People with a query about the consultation process should call: 0141 201 4477. Anyone who wishes to put forward their views should:

• Telephone: 0141 201 4608
  
• or write to:
  
  John C Hamilton
  Modernising Maternity Services Consultation
  NHS Greater Glasgow
  Dalian House
  350 St Vincent Street
  Glasgow   G3 8YZ
  
  
• or email: [email protected]
  
• or respond via our website: www.nhsgg.org.uk/maternity
  
• Staff can also email the Staff News: [email protected]
   

Closing date for submission of views is February 20, 2004. If anyone needs more time, they should let us know through any of the channels above.

ENDS

Media information: 0141 201 4429