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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Andrew Gregory Health editor

Women and babies remain at risk of unsafe NHS care, experts warn

Shrewsbury and Telford hospital NHS trust
The Ockenden review of Shrewsbury and Telford hospital NHS trust will publish its final findings on Wednesday. Photograph: Jacob King/PA

A shortage of more than 2,000 midwives means women and babies will remain at risk of unsafe care in the NHS despite an inquiry into the biggest maternity scandal in its history, health leaders have warned.

A landmark review of Shrewsbury and Telford hospital NHS trust, led by the maternity expert Donna Ockenden, will publish its final findings on Wednesday with significant implications for maternity care across the UK.

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