Campaign to have Dr Gray's Maternity Unit Restored to Consultant Status
Elgin, Scotland
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Just catching up with the latest MBRRACE report. A small decrease in stillbirth rates, neonatal deaths ⬆️ & disparities associated with ethnicity & deprivation persist. Bottom line - this underlines that progress has stalled & much much more needs to be done. #maternitysafety
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“Instead of a system that ‘closes ranks around a lie’ we need one that closes ranks around openness, honesty and always putting patient safety first.” hsj.co.uk/patient-safety/pat…
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This is horrendous and traumatic.
Girl, 10, left inoperable after surgery axed seven times - @andrewpicken & @BBCLisaSummers bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-6…
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This is extremely concerning. We need concerted focus and action to address this.
1/4 Today, we've launched our #WorriedAndWaiting report on paediatric waiting times in Scotland.
Long waits are particularly harmful for children and young people. We need bold action to ensure children receive timely & effective care.
Find out more 👉 rcpch.ac.uk/waiting-scotland
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#wishyouworkedhere - Specialty Doctor, Anaesthetics (Fixed Term)
@NHSGrampian is delighted at the prospect of expanding the Anaesthetic Department @DrGrays_Elgin. Visit wishyouworkedhere.scot/speci… for details.
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The barriers to maternal mental health care. theguardian.com/society/2024…
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The voices of clinical experts and women are not heard and that culture is rife.
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Obstetrician who delivered PM Gordon Brown's son says NHS Lanarkshire induction practices 'likely contributed' to baby's death
FATAL ACCIDENT INQUIRY Breech baby 'would have survived' if mother brought into hospital hours earlier
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This is a very serious situation and the 'powers that be' seem unable to address it. theguardian.com/society/2024…
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A very difficult situation for expectant mums needing specialist maternity services. What does @NHSHighland advise? @jenni_minto @1edmountain @Emma_Roddick
My argument has always been not just the distance (over 100miles) but also you have to go through other counties to get to Inverness. Wick has no snow. You go a bit further & it gets much more tricky. We need safe local services #Caithnesswomenshealth #failed #birthinthesnow
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‘…barriers to ensuring that every mother & baby receives safe care have so far proved insurmountable, with problems in culture, leadership, inequality, service structures, education & training, accountability & governance seemingly intractable’
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Her parents said the hospital trust had tried to blame them for what had happened which was "unforgiveable". bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sh…
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Thoroughly depressing reading. In Scotland, maternity units are not routinely inspected, so there is no objective view of how our maternity units are performing.
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Numerous reports from Moray about long gynaecology waiting lists. Who has a handle on this?
@RichardLochhead
@Douglas4Moray
@RhodaGrant
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Great to have your support and good to meet you yesterday.
Interesting headline in @NScot yesterday when visiting Elgin.
Dr Gray's reinstatement can't come soon enough for families in Moray.
Well done to @KeepMUMMoray and others for their campaigning.
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This is extremely concerning on every level.
Cancer patients forced to ‘play Russian roulette’ with treatment by waiting to get a date … sundaypost.com/fp/ovarian-ca… via @Sunday_Post
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Another aspect of downgrading the specialist unit.
In case you missed it...
Ambulance journeys to transport pregnant Moray women to Aberdeen more than double since downgrade of maternity services at Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin
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However, the decision makers spin this, paying for a hotel upfront is not the 'NHS free at the point of need.'
🏥 For 5 years NHS Grampian has, rightly, been covering expenses for Moray families travelling to Aberdeen to give birth.
🤔 However, ~TWO THIRDS still aren't bothering to claim. Does it need to be made easier?
📰 Story for @PressJournal. @KeepMUMMoray
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The only women able to give birth in Inverness are women transferred in labour from Elgin. Moray women can't book to give birth in Inverness.
Incredible. It's taken five years for our health service to work out a way for Moray women to give birth in the hospital closest to them.
Care should be based on real life, not imaginary lines drawn on a map.
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So glad all ended happily. Welcome to the world little Isla! 💕
👶 So many Moray families have shares their maternity stories with me for @PressJournal over the years, only fair I share my own.
👏 Our birth experience was enhanced by going to Inverness instead of Aberdeen. More should get opportunity. @KeepMUMMoray
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