Just wanted to add my experiences as I feel that Lewisham is getting a bit of a slating compared to Kings. OK, it's not the prettiest looking place but that's not what's important in a hosptial surely?

I had the unfortunate experience of having to go to Kings maternity services last year and was misdiagnosed by the Doctors there who seemed too busy doing their research to worry about patient care. Consequently, I ended up seriously ill and almost died.

Lewisham were total lifesavers for me, literally, and thanks to an operation saved my life if not my fertility and baby. I am now pregnant again (through IVF at GUYS, you couldn't pay me to go anywhere near Kings again) and will be chosing Lewisham (if my home birth doesn't go to plan). The care I have received from the local midwifes and maternity department to date has been fine, considering how over worked and short staffed they are.

Being an NHS professional myself, perhaps I have more patience with the NHS as I understand that I am receiving hundreds if not thousands of pounds for free.......