As you may know, local health chiefs have made proposals to close our much beloved maternity and neonatal unit at the Royal Free Hospital. I am campaigning very strongly against this proposal as this is very important to me and many of my constituents, and I’m writing to you to ask you to join me in fighting to save the Royal Free’s maternity unit if you feel the same way.

The Royal Free Hospital is at the heart of the community of Hampstead and Kilburn. It is a jewel in the crown of my constituency and a huge source of pride for me as the local MP. It has a special place in my heart as the birthplace of my children; and in the hearts of so many of my constituents who were either born there or had children there.

The consultation about these proposals is currently underway and it remains open until 11.59pm on 17 March 2024. Please make a submission to the consultation to ensure that your voice and your concerns are heard. Anyone is free to do so, and the submission form is very quick to complete. You don’t have to answer all the questions, and I have put together an information sheet that includes some points you might find useful to help you with your submission. You can find this by clicking here.

I have also started a petition to allow us, as a community, to make it clear that we are against the closure of this wonderful maternity unit. Please do sign this below: