Closing two of county’s three maternity units best for safety, says review

Closing two of three consultant-led maternity units run by a hospital group is the best option for safety and staffing, a review by senior local clinical leaders has concluded.

Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group bosses stressed no final decisions had been taken on its future model, and that other scenarios being considered included retaining all three, or closing just one unit.

The conclusions were outlined in a report, Our Case for Change, the recommendations of which were signed off at the group’s board meeting.

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Source: Health Service Journal, 2 November 2026