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Please see the Moms Climbs Mountains page for more details on this major fundraiser!

MOMS Victorious!

Hospital bosses have been forced to admit that Darley Maternity Unit should re-open as soon as possible. Thanks to everyone who has contributed to the campaign, we have been able to demonstrate the overwhelming public support for the unit. Announcing their intention to re-open the unit Chesterfield Royal Hospital stated that 75% of the responses to their consultation document were solely in relation the DMU.

So THANK YOU to absolutely everyone who helped to secure this fantastic result. Every action, no matter how big or how small made a difference to the campaign, and for that we are truly grateful.
Dads March thank you - 19th March 2007

This is to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who took part in the Dad’s March, and everyone who attended the portrait session run by OSB Photography.

The Dad’s March earned us a prime spot on East Midlands Today, and well done to everyone for beautiful, or at least loud, singing! Special thanks are owed to the police and the Park Café who helped the day run so smoothly. The OSB Photography boys were also out on the day taking pictures – click here to view.

MOMS is especially grateful to OSB, as the portrait day which they ran on the 3rd March raised nearly £400 for the campaign. So thank you to them, and to all the families who attended. For more information on OSB Photography, visit their website www.osbmedia.co.uk

Don’t forget, Darley Darlings T-shirts are now on sale in Bundles on Firs Parade, and Me Me Me in Darley Dale. They are available in sizes 2/3 years and 3/4 years in blue or pink and cost £5 each. If you require a different size, please contact moms@momscampaign.com and we will get an individual price for you.

Campaigners gather for TV cameras - 2nd February 2007

Over 70 people, mothers, fathers, grandparents and children - attended with campaign group MOMS to show their support for Darley Maternity Unit in front of Central News cameras this morning.

The demonstration was also supported by Pam Wildgoose from the Whitworth Hospital League of Friends, Patrick McLoughlin MP and Darley Dale Town Mayor and councillor John Evans. To highlight the closure of the unit a number of pregnant mothers attended all of whom had hoped to deliver their babies there in the next few months

Dressed in Darley Darlings t-shirts children supported their parents in their chant of “Babies Deserve Darley.”

“Despite short notice the people of the Dales have done Darley Maternity Unit proud again today” said Sarah Walker MOMS spokesperson, “This turnout should send a strong message to Eric Morton that we will not tolerate the cuts in service he is proposing”.

"MOMS would like to thank people for taking the time to come along and yet again show their support for the unit. It really does demonstrate how well loved and how essential Darley Maternity Unit is."
Community shows support for Darley - 20th January 2007

More than 300 campaigners braved the cold weather to issue a stark warning to chesterfield royal hospital bosses who want to close the materity unit: you've got a fight on your hands!

MOMS campaigner Sarah Walker said "We are absolutely delighted that so many people have taken the time to demonstrate their support for this fantastic unit. It shows the depth of feeling the community has for Darley and how important the unit is."

MOMS are now to join forces with Darley Dale town councillors and members of the public to spearhead a campaign challenging the consultation and its recommendations.

Sign the petition! - 12th January 2007

An online petition to save the maternity unit is now live. Follow this link to sign up: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/momscampaign/
If you want to collect more names you can help out by downloading and printing off a paper version of the petition by by clicking here!
MOMS requests meeting with Trust Chief Executive - 23rd November 2006

MOMS has written to Mr Eric Morton, Chief Executive of the Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust asking for a meeting to hear first hand about the aims and details of the current review of local maternity services and to discuss how they can best work with managers and Board Members to build a “fabulous future” for local maternity services. Commenting on the request to Eric Morton, MOMS’ spokesperson, Kate Carlton-Reditt, said “We really hope that Mr Morton will respond positively to our request. As local people, we want to work with the Trust to build a fabulous future for our maternity services and provide a way for local people to provide their own insight and ideas to help maintain and protect those services.. “Everyone knows that the Trust is currently reviewing the provision of local maternity services, but as of yet nobody locally has been asked for their own views. We think that’s a real missed opportunity. Most local people will agree that it’s not sensible for the Trust to simply talk to itself internally, come up with its own ideas behind closed doors and then give local people a ‘take it or leave it’ option. We think our suggestion of working proactively with the Trust is a better way.”
Darley Maternity Unit stops deliveries and post-natal referrals and has opening hours for ante-natal services reduced - 16th Novemeber 2006

The Darley Maternity Unit has had its opening hours for ante-natal services reduced. It is now only open from 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm on Saturday. Deliveries and Post natal transfers from the Royal Hospital have been suspended, removing an important aspect of choice in treatment for local parents and expectant mums.
MATLOCK MERCURY REPORTS LAUNCH OF CAMPAIGN - 16th Novemeber 2006

The Matlock Mercury has today reported the launch of the MOMS Campaign. The Mercury's Richard Wooley reports Kate Carlton-Reditt's comments in full under the headline "Campaign launched to fight unit closure". It adds "MOMS' campaign organisers are urging members of the public to rally behind the community facility to preserve choice and a personal service for new and expectant mothers".