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Why are some NHS maternity units facing closure?

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Merging units could improve safety, says NHS leader, but leave women in rural and coastal areas travelling further to give birth Up to 20 maternity units in England may have to shut, NHS leader warns…

The Guardian United Kingdom · 19 October 2026

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