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William Mata

Maternity failings in Kent NHS trust led to dozens of baby deaths, report says

Sarah and Tom Richford with their son Harry who died at the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital

(Picture: PA)

Failings in the maternity services inside a Kent NHS trust contributed to the deaths of newborn babies, a long-awaited report has said.

Published on Wednesday, the Dr Bill Kirkup-led investigation into Margate and Ashford hospitals examined more than 200 cases of poor care dating back to 2009 and has said newborns died unnecessarily.

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