NHS leaders have warned that the current organisation of maternity care is not fit for purpose, raising the prospect of changes to how some services are delivered.
The NHS Alliance said that “difficult decisions” lie ahead as the health service considers the future structure of maternity provision. It said some maternity services may need to be consolidated.
The supplied information does not set out which services could be affected, where any changes might take place or when decisions are expected. It also does not provide further detail on the reasons for the assessment or the response from individual trusts or government departments.
Any consolidation of maternity services could change how care is organised for patients, although the available information does not specify the potential impact. Further decisions and detail are expected as NHS leaders consider how maternity provision should be structured.