Hi there. I live close by to Wanstead, and had my first at Whipps 2 years ago. I'm about to have my second there. It was totally fine, had a planned section. The section went really well, the recovery was good. They have done a revamp and i visited the new antenatal clinic this week, it was nice - better than hommerton, which I have also been to with a family member.
I've seen that the birthing suite has reopened, and it looks like there's a huge improvement. Bonus points also that there's a new m and s food right next to maternity.
Negatives, the prenatal care is ok but, it can be hard to reach the right person for making appts etc. But it wasn't that bad first time around, so I suppose it's covid's fault!
I know a lot of people who've had at Whipps with no issues.
But also hommerton meant to be good, and people I know who have used it were happy. I visited above family member there straight after birth and it all seemed well
Managed etc. Massive reluctance to give stronger pain meds, which was very annoying.
Whipps is super close for you if you are Wanstead. Though the drive to hommerton isn't too bad, 30 mins or so.