Opinions wanted on maternity review

The views of Orkney-mothers-to-be, and their families, are being sought on proposed changes to maternity services in Grampian.

The first of two public meetings takes place tonight, Wednesday, to give the public an opportunity to find out about the proposals, how they will affect people, and how to give their views on them. The Orkney Public Partnership Forum (OPPF) is linking with NHS Grampian as part of the board’s formal consultation on proposed changes.

Tonight’s meeting, from 7pm to 8.30pm, is in the Saltire Room, Balfour Hospital, with access via outpatients reception, as is Saturday’s meeting, which takes place from 2pm to 3.30pm.

People can also give their views by completing the feedback questionnaire, emailing comments to nhsg.consult@nhs.net or by writing to Freepost, NHS Grampian.

The consultation paper and feedback questionnaire are available from www.nhsgrampian.org/maternityreview or via the PPF website.