There is concern transfer to hospital from Frome Birthing Centre can not be guaranteed if required.
The mid-wife led centre said it had "made the difficult decision" due to "increase strain" on the ambulance service, but that it will continue to provide ante-natal and post-natal support.
Those with general appointments are being asked to attend as usual, with the option of a mid-wife led birth available at the Royal United Hospital Birthing Centre in Bath. The centre said it is "sorry for any disappointment this may cause" and hope "for a speedy resolution to this dispute".Frome Birthing Centre said they had "made the difficult decision" due to "increase strain" on the ambulance service
In line with previous industrial action by ambulance staff, life-threatening 999 calls will be attended to, but other emergencies may not be, or could face delays. Both nurses and ambulance staff are set to walk out on 6 February, one of the biggest days of industrial action for the NHS in this dispute.The advice remains to call 999 in an emergency.
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