A MATERNITY unit really is delivering the goods.
The unit, at the James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, has been awarded midwifery development unit status - and is the first in the area to win such an accolade.
Health bosses said it was "a significant achievement for a dedicated team, recognising the care they provide for women and families in the South Tees area".
"The award is all about achieving and promoting excellence in midwifery, and assessment included widespread consultation with questionnaires filled in by patients and GPs," said ante and post-natal services manager Elaine McArthur.
"We aim to provide an excellent research-based service, involving a lot of different areas of the hospital and outside agencies. We work towards what the patient wants,'' she said.
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