Manx Care chair admits maternity services are understaffed
Manx Care says it's looking at how to address a midwife shortage on the Island.
The healthcare body has acknowledged there are staffing issues within the maternity service.
Manx Radio was contacted by a father who said their new baby's five-day and 10-day appointments were cancelled because there were no midwives available.
Sarah Pinch is the interim chair of Manx Care:
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