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We have maternity assessment units at both Epsom and St Helier hospitals. The reasons for attendance are varied, but the majority of women will attend the unit for a small range of reasons/conditions, primarily for blood pressure monitoring, spontaneous rupture of membranes, reduced foetal movements, or itching. The units are run by a midwife and a maternity assistant and most patients are usually seen in the unit as a one-off for a particular reason. However, a small number of women will attend the unit on a regular and ongoing basis. If necessary, we will ensure appropriate referral of patients into the maternity assessment unit and also onto other areas of the maternity unit.

St Helier

Our maternity assessment unit (MAU) at St Helier provides a "walk-in" service for women who are at least 20 weeks pregnant and have either been referred by a health professional or have a concern themselves regarding their pregnancy. The unit is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm and accepts patients until 4pm every day.

Key staff

• Mr Hassan Shehata, Lead Consultant
• Patience Ohikhena, Lead Midwife

Epsom

At Epsom, our maternity assessment unit (MATAU) is by appointment only but these can usually be made for the same day. To make an appointment at Epsom, please call 01372 735264 or 07975 232375 (please do not leave a voicemail on the unit's mobile number). The unit, situation on the second floor of Maternity, is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. 

Out of these hours, please call the Delivery suite on 01372 735208 / 6631.

Key staff

• Rachel Blinkhorne, Senior Midwifery Sister