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NHS Leaders in Leicestershire Approve Permanent Closure of St Marys Birth Centre

After years of low usage and staffing issues, the NHS has approved the permanent closure of St Marys Birth Centre in Melton. The decision was made during a board meeting on March 19th, following a report showing just 92 births in the 2024-2025 period. Staff shortages, with around 30% unavailable, were cited as a major challenge. Local mums, campaigners, and councillors fought to save the centre, but officials prioritized safety, noting the low numbers and staffing gaps were unsustainable. The centre, paused since July, will now be replaced by births at nearby hospitals, with hopes for better local options in the future.

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