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The Risks To Mothers And Babies Must Be Considered Before Maternity Units Close
NHS maternity units across England face potential closures due to severe staffing shortages, raising critical questions about patient safety versus access to care. As up to 20 units may need to shut or restructure operations, families in affected areas like North Devon are already experiencing the consequences of traveling long distances for emergency maternity care. The debate centers on whether concentrating births in fewer, better-staffed hospitals truly improves safety or creates new risks for expectant
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