I live near Hampstead in London and am trying to decide which hospital to attend and have to admit complete confusion. I chose the Royal Free in Hampstead for proximity to home. I did their maternity ward tour early in my pregnancy and thought their wards looked great, very clean, organised and caring midwives. My 12 week registration and visit with their community midwives was also very positive and in spite of hearing some horror stories from friends which I dismissed as snobbery, I was feeling very comfortable with my choice. Then, on my way home from my appointment, I spotted a shocking headline from a local newspaper, Ham & High, exposing the Royal Free maternity wards, alleging "abusive" and negligent midwives, shocking care and approx 20 complaints so far this year. My confidence in them is shattered and am considering St John & Elizabeth, UCH and St Mary's Paddington. Am happy with NHS but would also consider private if I can convince myself it is worth it. My GP has also told me that changing at this stage will be really difficult, so am not expecting this to be an easy ride. Desperately need some advice please....
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Which hospital for someone who lives in NW3? Have read nasty things about Royal Free
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Michelle10 · 13/07/2007 23:07
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