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Related documents and information

Board meetings, papers and minutes

Reports and Trust documents

Freedom of Information (FOI) and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR)

Information Governance

Trust Update: stakeholder briefing newsletters

Easy Read information about the temporary suspension of birth services at NDDH

Equality Impact Assessment of temporary suspension of birthing services at NDDH

Devon scrutiny committee briefing paper on temporary suspension of birthing services at NDDH

Devon scrutiny committee note on chronology, governance and action concerning the temporary suspension of birthing services at NDDH

Response from NHS Devon ICB about temporary suspension of birthing services at NDDH

Trust update: temporary changes to NDDH birthing services, 20 August 2026

Trust update: temporary changes to NDDH birthing services, 25 August 2026

Get in contact

Helpline

We have set up a dedicated support helpline - 01271 335773. This is open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Outside of these hours you can leave contact details for a call back.

Concerns

Any women, birthing person or family member who needs urgent medical advice should call our maternity triage line as usual - at any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 01392 406616.

Feedback

People can also share feedback with Devon Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) by emailing info@devonmaternityvoices.org.uk

See also

Information pack for women, birthing people and families in Northern Devon

Easy Read information about the temporary suspension of birth services at NDDH

Related documents and information

Frequently Asked Questions:

Why is this happening?

How long will this last for?

What are you doing to restore birthing services at NDDH?

What does this mean for my pregnancy and birth?

I think I’m in labour – what do I do?

Travel and getting to hospital

Which services are changing?

What support is available?

How can I stay informed?