OBSTETRICS training in East Lancashire has been dubbed the 'best in the UK'.

The Obstetrics and Gynaecology team at East Lancashire Hospitals Trust has been recognised as the top training unit for the obstetrics training it provides trainee doctors.

The accolade was awarded by the Royal College of Gynaecology’s national training survey which saw the service based at the Lancashire Women and Newborn Centre in Burnley score top marks for general training in obstetrics.

Out of 166 NHS trusts surveyed, the trust is also rated highly for professional development (fifth nationally), general gynaecology training (15th) and overall recommendation (seventh).

Fiona Hamer, consultant obstetrician and clinical director for obstetrics and gynaecology at the trust, said: "Our team of consultants, midwives, nurses, secretaries, sonographers and support staff have pulled together to ensure that trainees have the best possible experience during their time with us.

"It is fantastic news that our trainees have consistently been so positive on how they benefit from this experience.

"We are keen to ensure trainees work in a supportive environment, have access to educational resources and are well supervised during their time with us. Our time invested in them is clearly well spent, " she added.