# Doctors at remote Devon hospital get crash training after maternity unit closes

A maternity unit at a remote Devon hospital has closed, prompting doctors to receive an intensive crash course to handle emergency deliveries. The temporary measure aims to maintain patient safety while the unit is shut. The situation highlights staffing pressures in rural NHS services.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/11/north-devon-district-hospital-crash-course-maternity-unit) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:07:04 GMT