Powerful & emotional speech highlights reason SNP should not close award-winning baby ward
· 24.09.2023 · 17:45:02 ··· ··· Sunday ·· 7 (0)
The Scottish Sun At a debate this week Labour's Mark Griffin gave a powerful and emotional speech about his own personal experiences at the University Hospital Wishaw.
Mr Griffin said: 'My daughter Rosa was born on 1 April 2017 at University hospital Wishaw. She was born at 27 weeks gestation, weighing 535g or just one pound and three ounces.'
He continued: 'We were left hoping and praying for a miracle, but miracles do not happen—miraculous people happen. After the birth, the miraculous staff at Wishaw worked to keep our daughter alive and get her into the intensive care unit for the start of a five-month rollercoaster journey of recovery. There could not have been a stabilisation and subsequent transfer to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen or maybe even the north of England, because she was too sick.'
'I have told my family’s story, but it is far from unique. Rosas are being born in Wishaw every other week—I have met them. Their families and the staff have not been listened to.'
In an emotional debate Labour, the Lib Dems and Scottish Conservatives all agreed in condemning the SNP's decision.
The SNP defended the move, with Jenny Minto saying the proposal is a result of recommendations from expert clinicians.
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