Still trying to make my booking appointment.
The Airedale website says women should book direct, so I called the number to make an appointment only to be told they have discontinued that approach and I have to see my GP for a referral.
Dutifully trotted along to the GP, only to be told to phone the midwives directly.
Phoned the midwives, who suggested I make an appointment with my GP to be referred to the community midwives attached to the surgery.
Phoned the surgery and was told by the receptionist that I need to call the community midwife directly. Called and got an answer phone message.
Next thing, I get a call from the GP's receptionist. The GP's made a mistake. Don't call the community midwives directly - you need to be referred by the GP. Wait for a letter. Fine.
Then another call - the community midwife replying to my message. No you don't have to be referred by your GP, you need to call Bradford community midwives, book in with them and then transfer to Airedale.
Now I don't know whether to wait for the letter, or carry on calling!