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Bereaved mother says England maternity commissioner role would be ‘fundamentally dangerous’
Emily Barley, founder of Maternity Safety Alliance, criticizes the proposed national maternity commissioner in England as 'fundamentally dangerous,' citing systemic issues in maternity care following her daughter's death at Barnsley hospital. She advocates for urgent reforms, including improved maternity triage services, independent investigations for families, and addressing racism in NHS maternity systems.
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