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Around 20 maternity units may have to close to keep women and babies safe, NHS boss warns

The Independent UK News · 19 October 2026 at 09:51

Around 20 maternity units may have to close to keep women and babies safe, NHS boss warns

Politicians must ‘grasp the nettle’ and make key decisions to keep services safe, NHS Alliance’s acute care director says

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