Commenting on the Health Minister’s statement on the loss of neonatal services at Withybush Hospital, Kirsty Williams, leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats, said:
“This announcement will be a bitter blow to local people. While Midwife-led units offer a very good service, it is clear that the majority of mothers who have previously had their babies delivered in Withybush will now have to travel to Carmarthen to have their babies.
“The Scrutiny Panel also raised a number of concerns over the robustness of the Board’s emergency plans and its ability to deliver on their proposals. Far from being reassured that these changes will lead to a better service, parents- to-be will feel let down by both the Local Health Board and the Welsh Labour Government.”
