West Bromwich Albion ground to be used for temporary maternity clinics

West Bromwich Albion ground The Hawthorns is to be used for temporary maternity clinics, allowing expectant mothers to avoid hospital visits during the Coronavirus pandemic.

From Monday, the club will provide free space in the East Stand suites, delivering antenatal and postnatal care.

The appointment-only clinics will be staffed by 10 midwives and three support workers, according to Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust.

They also said three clinics will be held Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.