Royal College of Midwives concerned by reports two maternity units could close. NHS leaders say any move to concentrate services will be based on providing safer care. But RCM warns closing units could mean women travelling 'unacceptable distances'
The Case for Change argues falling birth rates and workforce shortages are making it harder to sustain maternity services at every site. NWUHG says 60 clinicians helped develop the review and it is aimed at making services sustainable.
The Case for Change will be submitted to NHS England for further research. NHS bosses have said that smaller maternity units may have to close.
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