Gosford Public stands ready to care for Gosford private maternity patients

I have been informed that on 22 October, the Central Coast Health District (CCLHD) received the advice from Gosford Private Hospital operator Healthe Care of the pending closure of its maternity services.

I have also been informed that families who are currently booked to birth at Gosford Private will be supported until the end of March 2025 and that the hospital will continue to provide women’s health services, paediatric surgery, and paediatric services through its accredited doctors.

I have discussed this matter with the Minister for Health the Honourable Ryan Park and have been advised there is capacity to support an anticipated increase in birth numbers at Gosford Hospital.

The closure will directly impact on the service’s 27 staff, and I am advised re-deployment opportunities are being explored across the Healthe Care group.

I would encourage any midwives who work at Gosford Private to apply for advertised roles within Central Coast Local Health District’s maternity services.

This is a decision of a private business, and it is disappointing that a private health provider cannot sustain a maternity service In a growing region.