The Trust Board, who run St Helier Hospital, have delayed their planned November meeting to decide the future of key services at the site, including maternity and women’s services. The meeting will now take place on Thursday 3rd December 2026. The decision to postpone the meeting is likely due to the Labour council seeking legal advice on the plans and the lack of consultation, as they want to ensure continued care for children and mothers.
Earlier this month, Siobhain and Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care at Merton Council Peter McCabe met with staff at the maternity unit to hear their experiences. They expressed their desire for the excellent services they provide to remain at St Helier, and do not feel that the board has listened to them.
If you would like to support the staff of the women’s maternity unit, please do go along to the meeting on December 3rd and make your voices heard.
The exact time and location of the meeting has not yet been confirmed, but as soon as it is, Siobhain will update her constituents.
You can also sign our petition here.