North Devon's maternity crisis returns to Parliament

As reported by North Devon Gazette · Updated 25 Oct, 10:00 · Archive

Liberal Democrat MP Ian Roome warns that North Devon’s maternity crisis is a wake-up call for the NHS nationwide. With families already forced to travel hours to give birth, he argues that reopening Barnstaple’s maternity unit must be backed by permanent staff and a long-term plan to ensure it stays open for good.

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North Devon's maternity crisis returns to ParliamentLiberal Democrat MP Ian Roome warns that North Devon’s maternity crisis is a wake-up call for the NHS nationwide. With families already forced to travel hours to give birth, he argues that reopening Barnstaple’s maternity unit must be backed by permanent staff and a long-term plan to ensure it stays open for good.North Devon Gazette · 25 Oct, 10:00