An abrupt closure of the Barking Birth Centre, the only maternity unit in London's highest birthrate borough, has sparked criticism from an MP and midwives. Women in Barking will now have to travel to Newham Hospital, rated 'requires improvement', for births and urgent maternity care, raising concerns for their safety. Although Barking's fertility rate remains the highest in London, births there declined to just three per month. Critics argue this decision was made without proper consultation and jeopardizes public trust in the NHS due to lackluster conditions at the replacement facility.
Nesil Caliskan, Labour MP for Barking, criticized the abrupt closure of the maternity unit, emphasizing that local women deserve a safe facility to give birth.
Campaigners have warned that shutting the Barking Birth Centre puts women at risk and erodes public trust, expressing concerns over diversions to Newham Hospital.
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