Maternity Assessment Unit (MAU) Enabling Works

The Maternity Assessment Unit (MAU) is the front door to maternity services and acts as the emergency department, providing 24/7 care for pregnant women with urgent needs via scheduled and unscheduled care episodes. The current environment is not fit for purpose, with significant privacy and dignity concerns and a sub-optimal clinical environment. In the recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report, services were rated as 'Requires Improvement' due to the lack of some facilities provided. A project is in progress to redesign the physical space to improve patient flow and the efficiency of patient care within MAU. It provides an opportunity to enhance the environment, provide new facilities and allow us to treat women and families with respect and meet current and projected future demand.