Hospital unit praised for care standards
All the women who responded to the SELCG’s survey rated their overall maternal care during labour and birth as either ‘excellent’ or ‘good’.
Those who responded to the survey also felt they were treated with dignity and respect and they had confidence in and trusted their midwife.
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Hide AdThey shared strong, positive personal stories of caring relationships formed through all stages of their maternity care. They continually stressed the importance of having this service close to home and the feeling that they were involved in their care.
Dr Michael Steele, Chair of the South Eastern Local Commissioning Group, commended the services provided by the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust at both the Lagan Valley and Downe midwifery-led units and thanked the local communities for engaging directly with the evaluation process.