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England’s maternity crisis stems from decades of underfunding, mismanagement and a culture that fails to listen to women, according to our community, who argued that only proper investment and a respected, well-staffed workforce can turn things around
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Independent readers say it’s no surprise that England’s maternity services are in crisis – arguing that decades of underfunding, mismanagement and a culture that fails to listen to women have created the conditions for today’s tragedies.
