04/02/2026
NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland have been collecting feedback from people affected by the pause in services at St Mary’s Birth Centre, Melton.
They have listened to local feedback and have widened the engagement so more people can take part.
They still want to hear from:
➡️ people who were planning or considering giving birth at St Mary’s Birth Centre between July 2025 and September 2026 but were (or are) unable to do so because of the pause
➡️ family members or carers of these individuals
➡️ staff who worked at St Mary’s Birth Centre before the pause in service
➡️ staff and students working in the maternity services across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
They are also now inviting people who used St Mary’s between January 2021 and July 2025 to share their experience.
The questionnaire will be available until Sunday 15 February and there are two more focus groups people can register for:
For patients (or partners/family/carers) who planned on or considered using St Mary's between July 2025 and September 2026:
Thursday 5 Feb | 6.30pm to 8pm | Online
For patients (or partners/family/carers) who used St Mary’s between January 2021 and July 2025:
Wednesday 11 Feb | 6pm to 7.30pm | Online
Feedback will help them understand the impact of the pause and support planning for future maternity services.