A while ago some of us wrote letters to our MPs complaining that women who miscarried where on wards with ladies who had had their babies or were in labour.
I have had a reponse today. This is what it says:
"Thank you for taking the time and trouble to contact my constituency office and I am grateful for the opportunity to respond to the concerns you have raised.
In your email you express disaffection and disappointment with the service available for someone unfortunate to miscarry their unborn baby.
I recognise that a miscarriage can be a very unhappy, frightening and lonely experience. When people affected by the loss of a baby in pregnancy, whether recently or long ago, it is the duty of the health service to offer support, information and comfort.
I am concerned that you feel that the current procedures are inadequate - even cruel, and I will bring this to the attention of the appropriate authority.
I can therefore confirm that I have written to the Chief Executive of Medway Maritime Hospital and asked that your concerns be investigated and if any steps can be taken to alieviate the problems you have described within your email.
As soon as I receive a reply I will naturally send it to you."
He also encloses the letter he has sent to the hospital and he has worded it very well.