I am writing in support for Devizes maternity unit. I have a three-month-old baby and although I live in Westbury I chose to go to Devizes for the small, cosy homely feeling.

I didn't think I would be as relaxed in a bigger hospital.

I had quite a long labour in Devizes and ended up having an emergency ambulance to Bath, although a Devizes midwife still delivered my baby and, three hours after, I wanted to go straight back to Devizes.

If there is any way of keeping this unit open, please do, as this was my first baby and I would love to have my next at Devizes.

S Woodman

Westbury