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Motion · S6M-11445 · 23 Nov 2023

30th Anniversary of NHS Grampian’s Pregnancy Loss Ward

Lodged by Tess White Standard Motion 29 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Rubislaw Ward at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital, in NHS Grampian, on reaching its 30th anniversary; notes that Rubislaw Ward became Scotland’s first dedicated baby loss ward in 1993, resulting from the pioneering efforts of staff who recognised the need for sensitive care and support to be delivered to families experiencing pregnancy and baby loss; acknowledges the role of the team in Aberdeen, working with colleagues in other areas, in piloting the National Bereavement Care Pathways for Pregnancy and Baby Loss, which is now established throughout Scotland; notes that the National Bereavement Care Pathway was developed by a collaboration of partners and is led by Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal charity, with the aim of improving the quality and consistency of bereavement care received by parents, throughout and across NHS boards, after pregnancy loss or the death of a baby; applauds the staff at Rubislaw Ward for building upon the work undertaken by their predecessors, listening to families and continuously striving to improve the service and support that they provide; notes that the team at Rubislaw will move to the new Baird Family Hospital, which, it understands, is currently delayed pending redesign work, and wishes staff well as they provide what it sees as much-needed support to grieving families who have been affected by miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal death.

Supporters (29)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.