Protestors gathered in Rhyl today to voice their objections to proposed changes to hospital services in north Wales. A consultation launched last week and will go on until the 5th October, when a decision on how to go forward will be made.
Betsi Cadwaladr health board have confirmed they will not contest a judicial review. The case was due to be heard next week. In a U-turn, the board said they would instead hold a consultation on the future of maternity services.
In a statement Simon Dean, interm chief executive of the health board said their intention now was to seek the views of staff and the public on options for their maternity services in the short term.
Health bosses will launch a public consultation today giving options on how maternity services in North Wales should be run in the future.
As the north Wales health board agree to consult patient's about controversial plans, Rob Osborne looks at the potential consequences
The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board are discussing potential changes to maternity services including downgrading one hospital site.