Since 2017, we have been asking people and partners what they think about maternity, antenatal and postnatal care and the proposed changes to birthing facilities in Pontefract Hospital.
Pontefract Hospital offers a wide range of care for people during pregnancy (antenatal care) and after the birth (postnatal care), but no births have taken place there since autumn 2019 when it was suspended on grounds of clinical safety.
Now, we’re consulting you on our proposal not to reinstate the birthing facility at the Midwife-Led Unit (MLU) at Pontefract Hospital and continue to offer the same antenatal and postnatal care. This proposal has been developed after feedback from the public, staff, clinicians and partners over the last seven years. We want to make sure we offer the best possible care for people in the Wakefield District - care that meets national standards and works within the resources we have available.
Our consultation document explains our proposal in more detail. Please read the consultation document which can be found on our consultation webpages where you can also find information about our proposal.
This survey gives you the opportunity to share your views. It can be completed by those who are or who have used our services as well as the public and our colleagues.
It is divided into two main parts – firstly questions directly linked to the consultation. The second part asks for your views on the services generally. This part is optional and can be skipped if you don't want to provide feedback on services generally.
All surveys are anonymous, no answers will be linked to you. Please share your views by Sunday 18 May 2025.
If you would like help completing the survey or would like it in a different format (like paper, audio or a different language) please telephone 01924 213050 or email wyicb-wak.engagement@nhs.net
Data processing statement
Wakefield District Health and Care Partnership has commissioned Stand, a team of independent patient involvement and public engagement specialists, to conduct this survey and analyse the feedback on their behalf.
Rest assured, your information will be kept confidential. Stand will process any data provided in line with the latest data protection regulations, using it solely for the analysis of this engagement and not shared for marketing purposes. Personal information identifying you will be retained for no more than 12 months.
For details on how Stand uses the information you provide, your rights, and complaints, please visit: wearestand.co.uk/mydata