The NHS Information Centre for health and social care (NHS IC) began a complete review of the NHS Maternity Statistics publication in December 2007. The review was carried out in the interest of brining the publication in line with the National Statistics code of practice and continuous improvement of published data within the NHS IC.

The consultation document, containing proposals, was placed on the NHS Information Centre's website for twelve weeks from 16 May – 8 August 2008.

• A copy of the consultation document can be viewed here
• Annex to the consultation document

There were 36 responses to the consultation exercise, 32 responded to the questionnaire and four more general written responses were submitted. We have fully considered the responses, and as a result, made changes to our plans for the NHS Maternity Statistics publication, pre announced for publication on 25th September.

This report outlines the results of the consultation and the revised plans for the publication.

Further information

If you have any queries on the NHS Maternity Statistics review or if you require the related documents in another format (e.g. Braille, large font or audio), please contact us on: 0845 300 6016 or enquiries@ic.nhs.uk