We know many women, birthing people and families continue to have questions about the temporary changes to birth services at North Devon District Hospital (NDDH).

Last week, we announced that we are working towards a proposed reopening date of Tuesday 29 September.

Before this can happen, a final review will take place on Monday 14 September to ensure staffing arrangements and all plans required to reopen the service safely are in place. This also helps ensure women and birthing people have clear and reliable information about where they can give birth. Until then, the temporary suspension remains in place.

We remain committed to keeping people informed and supporting families throughout this period.

Latest update at a glance:

• We are working towards a proposed reopening date of Tuesday 29 September for birth services at NDDH.

• A final review and decision will take place on Monday 14 September.

• Recruitment continues for permanent consultant doctors to support the long-term future of the service.

• Up to 8 September, 93 North Devon women and birthing people have given birth at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (RD&E) with no incidents.

• Community maternity services in North Devon continue as normal.

Please read the latest update here.

Our dedicated web pages regarding the temporary suspension are regularly updated so please check them for the latest information.