Maternity outpatient clinic revamp in Banbury is complete
Improvements to the maternity outpatient clinic at the Horton General Hospital in Banbury have been completed.
The work was done using a £115,000 fund to update the clinic and has enhanced facilities for expectant mothers.
The redevelopment includes two new clinic rooms, a revamped room with scanning facilities, upgraded bathroom facilities including an accessible toilet, a new midwifery station in the waiting area to improve visibiilty, support and communication, redecoration and improved handwashing facilities for clinicians.
The Oxford University Hospitals Trust says the enhancements will allow introduction of three new high-risk obstetric clinics each week at the Horton, delivered by specialist teams from the JR Hospital, Oxford. These are due to start in early summer.
Milica Redfearn, Director of Midwifery at OUH, said: "We are delighted to be investing in the future of maternity care at the Horton. These upgrades allow us to offer an improved environment for patients and staff, while also expanding the range of specialist care we can provide locally.
“We are grateful to colleagues at Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire Integrated Care Board for their generous donation of a new ultrasound machine, which will support the delivery of high-quality, personalised care for women attending the clinic."
Yvonne Christley, Chief Nursing Officer at OUH, said: “This is fantastic news for mothers and families in Banbury, and demonstrates our commitment to investment at the Horton.
“By offering these improved facilities and additional clinics, we will be able to offer expert care closer to home for local families in addition to the excellent care provided by the staff in our midwifery-led unit.”