Our services are located in the west wing of University Hospital. We have our own entrance, please follow the signs for Women’s and Children’s when you enter the grounds of University Hospital.
Our Maternity Pledge – Working to support healthy babies and new mothers
As part of University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust’s continued commitment to providing the best possible maternity services to the people of Coventry and Warwickshire we have set out five pledges to ensure that every expectant mother and new baby is given support throughout their pregnancy journey to try and achieve the best possible outcomes.
Through this we aim to ensure every expectant mother is supported - from pregnancy, to birth, to those critical first months of parenthood - with a comprehensive package of personalised, high quality support:
We would welcome comments and ideas from all of our service users. We hope to be able to answer some of your questions about our services on this site.
If you require any further information or clarification please ask your midwife.
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Ensuring mothers, babies and their families are at the centre of the care we provide is the highest priority. We want to ensure that you can make informed choices about your pregnancy, place and type of birth. We encourage women and their families to work in partnership with health care professionals to ensure that continuity of care and the needs of each individual and their families are met.
To help you make the best decision on the birth of your baby the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Maternity System (LMS) have developed a useful resource to provide all birthing options available to you in the local area.
The LMS includes three acute trusts providing maternity services:
Planning on where to give birth is a very important decision that you will need to consider in your pregnancy. You can choose to have your baby at any of our tranquil birthing units, in the comfort of your own home or on one of our Labour Wards.
There is more than one hospital care package available in your area. Your midwife can support you to decide which feels right for you and your family. There is no need to make a firm decision on a place of birth early in your pregnancy. Making a decision on the place of birth later in pregnancy will allow you more time to make an informed decision. You are welcome to change your mind at any point in your pregnancy.
If you choose to have your baby in a maternity unit a tour is an option for you. At the beginning of your journey a decision of which hospital you plan to start with for scans and plans for antenatal care will be required to progress with making appointments.
To download the Your Birth Options leaflet please click here.
The pregnancy book provides information on many aspects of pregnancy and a list of useful organisations. It is available to download and is a useful resource for expectant mothers.
Download the book.
UHCW is accredited by the Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative whcih has shared some important advice on Infant feeding during the COVID-19 outbreak, please click here for the latest advice.
Off to the best start contains important information about feeding your baby.
Download the booklet. Visit the breastfeeding section of the website
The glucose tolerance testing booklet gives insight on how you can reduce the chances of developing diabetes.
Download the booklet
Please click here to give feedback about your maternity care. All feedback is completely anonymous and helps us to shape and plan our future services.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BLOOD TESTING DUE TO COVID-19
If you are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, e.g. fever, loss of taste or continuous new cough, please DO NOT attend for a blood test.
Earlier this year, the Government revised the guidance on Shielding for CEV patients. All those who have been identified as CEV have been advised to follow the same guidance as everyone else, whilst potentially thinking about extra precautions you could take to reduce your chance of catching COVID-19.
Taking into account this guidance, and the evidence that most patients have now resumed having their blood tests at their usual preferred location, UHCW will no longer be providing the Shielding phlebotomy service from Monday 13 December 2021. You will need to make arrangements to get your blood tests done, as you did prior to the pandemic at locations across Coventry and Warwickshire at www.uhcw.nhs.uk/bloodtests If your specialist has requested a blood test which is due to be taken prior to Monday 13th December, you can expect it to take place at a ‘Pop-up’ clinic, as before. Any blood tests required after this date will need to be a booked appointment.
You can keep up to date with the latest advice from the Government and from UHCW on the following website: www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19
Click on the map for information about phlebotomy clinics in Coventry. You can book an appointment online at the locations in red.
Please book an appointment before attending for a blood test. Click on the ‘Book Online’ button above. Booking an appointment helps patients, their carers and family members to plan their hospital visit better, helping to reduce clinic waiting times and enabling patients to be seen much more quickly.
Location: Outpatients Department, on the ground floor. Opening hours: 8am-4.45pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).
Children under 16 years old will need to book online here.
Please book an appointment before attending for a blood test, click on the ‘Book Online’ button above. Patients from Rugby and the surrounding areas are able to access the Friends Blood Taking Unit at the Hospital of St Cross.
Referrals for blood tests can be from GP's, practice nurses or from hospital consultants. Patients are also able to leave other samples, such as urine, which have been collected at home, at the hospital's Pathology Reception.
Location: Near Brookfield House, just off North Road - map here. Opening hours: The blood taking clinic sessions for adults and children are listed below:
Monday -Friday 7am-4:45pm Appointment only
Wednesday Evening 5pm-7pm Suspended due to COVID
Saturday Morning 7am-10pm Suspended due to COVID
April 2020 NEW - This Clinic is now by appointment. Please book an appointment before attending for a blood test. Click on the ‘Book Online’ button above.
Address: Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry CV1 4FS Location: Access is via the main doors, the Phlebotomy team are in Area A. Opening hours: Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays). 8am–4.45pm
Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)
Specialist Tests - There are a small number of specialist tests where blood needs to be taken on a hospital site as the sample must be transferred to the laboratory rapidly for the test to be undertaken. Click here for a list of these specialist tests and to find out more.