Pregnant Women Face Increased Risks from Hospital Closures
By Editor • August 16, 2026 • 1 min read
The recent closure of North Devon district hospital has sparked concerns for pregnant women in the region, highlighting a troubling trend in rural healthcare.
Women in south Cumbria now must travel significant distances for childbirth, with many facing long delays in ambulance responses. In Ambleside, the journey to Royal Lancaster infirmary can take over an hour, compounded by traffic and potential two-hour waits for ambulance services.
Source: www.theguardian.com
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