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Antrim maternity pressures: missed staff breaks, delayed births and reduced gynaecology work
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Antrim maternity pressures: missed staff breaks, delayed births and reduced gynaecology work
Sunday 08 November 2026 Midwives at Antrim Hospital have reported missing breaks, some inductions and caesarean sections have been delayed, and gynaecology work has been reduced to free consultant time for urgent antenatal assessment, Northern Trust leaders have told MLAs. The Trust disclosed that it had faced 18 permanent midwifery vacancies — around 10% of posts — alongside significant sickness absence and maternity leave. Recruitment is inten…
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