Plans to remove maternity services at North Wales hospitals to be scrapped
The chief executive of trouble health board Betsi Cadwaladr has stepped down from his role.
Betsi Cadwaladr's chief executive suspended
The chief executive of a North Wales health board placed in special measures has been suspended with immediate effect.
Professor Trevor Purt's suspension came this morning as a public meeting was held over the Betsi Cadwaladr board.
Officials said the suspension of Mr Purt had been a "neutral act" as part of the special measures process.
The health board says it will co-operate fully with the the Welsh Government in achieving the necessary improvements.
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North Wales maternity services to remain doctor-led
Controversial plans to remove doctor-led maternity care at some hospitals in north Wales have been abandoned.
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Betsi Cadwaladr stays in special measures for two years
The health board will stay in special measures and the future of its suspended chief executive is also expected to be announced.
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Betsi Cadwaladr 'a health board in crisis'
Yesterday it was put into special measures; today its chief executive Trevor Purt has been suspended with immediate effect.