Birthing services continue to be unavailable at Gunnedah Hospital, with health officials citing recruitment difficulties as the primary cause. The issue has again resurfaced with Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson and Gunnedah-based Member of the Legislative Council Sarah Mitchell voicing their concern that fully-staffed maternity facilities are inaccessible at the recently upgraded hospital. Gunnedah Hospital received a $53m redevelopment which included new birthing facilities. Hunter New England Local Health District confirmed that local women are unable to use the new birthing facilities, but stressed that the current arrangements are only a temporary measure while recruitment efforts continue. “We remain committed […]