WE have had recent experience with the special care baby unit at Fairfield when our first grandson was in need of such care. We were involved in establishing the ultrasound unit in 1975, and working there until 1982. With this in mind, we were only too keen to attend the two public meetings.
The chief executive of the Trust was available to answer questions at the latter meeting but we were disgusted at the lack of information he was able to give. Rather than allay our fears, the opposite was true.
When asked what would happen to the 2,400 mothers who are dealt with at Fairfield each year, his answer was the he could not say! If the situation was not so serious it could have been a joke.
We do not believe there is a single family in the Rossendale, Heywood or Bury area that has not benefited from these facilities in the past 30 years.
By attending meetings, writing to Members of Parliament and local councillors, and joining the march on October 16, we can show the anonymous people who have produced this report that the residents of Bury are to be taken seriously.
PETER and JUDITH BOARDMAN
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