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Rural health board shake-up opposed as locals fight cuts to hospital beds

Rural health board shake-up opposed as locals fight cuts to hospital beds
BBC Health Extra Tuesday 03 November 2026, 21:01 UTC 1 min read
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The plans would see inpatient beds reduced from 146 to either 90 or 60 in the county.

The plans would see inpatient beds reduced from 146 to either 90 or 60 in the county.
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