We the undersigned request that Betsi Cadwallader University Health Board stop its planned closure of the Consultant-led Maternity Unit at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd. We believe its closure will be detrimental to the welfare of expectant mothers and their families, and will endanger lives. We do not believe it it right or fair for patients to have to travel upwards of 30 miles for treatment, particularly in case of emergency. We believe that the additional pressure placed on staff at Ysbyty Maelor and Ysbyty Gwynedd will be detrimental to maternity services at those hospitals. We ask that the BCUHB consider other options (such as closure of unit to elective proceedures ) and retain consultants at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd for the safety of expectant mothers.

Lead petitioner: Rebecca Roberts

First considered by the Committee:

Number of signatures: 562 online signatures

This petition was considered completed by the Petitions Committee at its meeting on 17/01/2017

The Committee considered correspondence from the petitioner and agreed to close the petition given that the petitioner has confirmed that, because the potential changes that were the subject of the petition have not happened, they feel they have reached a successful conclusion on this issue.