The North Central London Integrated Care Board announced the closure of the maternity and neonatal unit at the Hampstead site, prompting concerns from Camden residents. Despite recognizing the decision's difficulty, Cllr Anna Wright noted that the council actively engaged with the board during consultations. The proposal to reduce maternity units from five to four stemmed from declining birth rates and reduced demand, with statistics indicating a 14% drop in births since 2018 and half of neonatal cots consistently empty. The board's chief medical officer acknowledged community worries while assuring continued services.
Cllr Anna Wright stated that the decision to close the maternity unit was difficult and has raised concerns among Camden residents, emphasizing engagement with NHS bosses.
Dr. Jo Sauvage expressed understanding of community concerns over the maternity unit closure and highlighted changes in demand and care nature due to declining childbirth rates.
The Integrated Care Board's decision to reduce maternity units from five to four is based on a 14% decline in birth rates and 51% of neonatal cots being empty.
The board assures continued services for Camden residents and that there should be no immediate changes to appointments.
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