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The Guardian
Devon hospital staff train after maternity closure
Doctors at North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple have received emergency training after the sudden suspension of its maternity unit due to staff shortages. The indefinite closure forces pregnant women to travel over 50 miles to Exeter for childbirth, raising concerns about safety and risking women giving birth without medical assistance. The hospital emphasizes that the suspension is temporary, but staff and local officials worry it signals a downgrading of services and potential long-term impacts on healthcare provision in the area.
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