Mothers and babies died after failures at NHS trust

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A review into Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has found that hundreds of mothers and babies suffered avoidable harms, and criticised ‘systemic’ failures and a ‘toxic, bullying culture’. We hear from the body responsible for regulating midwifery.

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24 Jun 6PM English United Kingdom TV & Film

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