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.
Controversial plans to downgrade maternity services at hospitals in North Wales may be halted.
NHS bosses at beleaguered trust Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board have "gone back to the drawing board" to consider future plans for maternity services in north Wales according to the shadow health minister.
Ahead of what would have been a second hearing to consider the BMA’s application for a judicial review into the plans, NHS bosses in north Wales are now expected to announce a consultation.
It follows protests and a 15,000 signature petition to the Welsh Government earlier this year. The health board was put into special measures last month.
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board have been contacted for comment.
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.