Stepping Hill Hospital, Room 7, Oak House, Poplar Grove, Stockport, CHESHIRE, SK2 7JE

28 February 2001

Dear Ms H

I am writing to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated 20th February 2001.

I have forwarded your letter on to the Directorate Manager of the Maternity Unit here at Stepping Hill Hospital, who will respond to you direct.

In the meantime, if I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours sincerely

(signed)

Louise Holder
Patient Liaison Officer

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26th March 2001

Dear Ms H

Thank you for your letter of the 20th February 2001 and may I apologise for the delay in responding to you.

Please find below some of the information that you requested. Unfortunately, the other sensitive data you asked foe is more difficult to extract.

Data for the year from January to December 2000:

Number of births 3,739
Home births 53
Planned Ceasarean Sections 249
Emergency Caesarean Sections 503

I can also confirm that I have brought your letter to the attention of all the Senior Midwives within the Trust and they are aware that it is being kept on file. Please be assured that women who are in need of this kind of support will be offered your information sheet.

I am sorry that I am unable to provide you with any more information, but please so not hesitate to contact me if you have any further queries.

Yours sincerely

(signed)

Elaine Torrance
Head of Midwifery Services (Acting)