MP’s “sadness” at collapse of community midwifery service

WARRINGTON South MP Faisal Rashid has expressed his sadness at the collapse of community midwifery service One to One (North West) Ltd.
The service goes into administration at 5pm today and since hearing the news – reported by Warrington-Worldwide on Monday –  Mr Rashid has been liaising with NHS Warrington Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).
He wants to ensure that action is taken to support the women affected.
One to One have held a contract to provide midwifery-led community services in Warrington since 2016.
Mr Rashid said: “The One to One midwifery-led service has been valued tremendously locally and I know that its loss will be deeply upsetting for many.
“The provision of high-quality midwife-led care is invaluable, and I know that this news will come as a blow to those women who receive care and support currently and for those who have previously used the service.
“NHS Warrington CCG have informed me that all actions are being taken to ensure that the care of all local women who are currently registered with One to One Midwifery is transferred safely and smoothly to a new provider of care and that the welfare of those women remains to be paramount.
“The CCG have taken immediate action and all women affected are being contacted directly by a dedicated team to make arrangements to transfer their care to an alternative provider.  The team can also be contacted by any women who are concerned on 0151 604 7688/9 (9.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday).”