A meeting will be held next month to discuss the future of hospital care.

Bexhill and Battle MP Gregory Barker will chair the meeting at Northiam Village Hall, in Frewen Close, Northiam, on May 4 to hear concerns about the Conquest Hospital in St Leonards and Eastbourne District General Hospital.

Mr Barker said: "It is very important that the voice of local people is heard ahead of any decisions on the health care consultation options, particularly maternity care.

"Any cuts to vital health care services at either the Conquest or Eastbourne DGH could mean constituents facing a journey of up to 50 minutes to get to a maternity unit."

The meeting begins at 6.30pm and everyone is welcome.