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Mackey issues 10-point ‘urgent’ maternity plan

2026-07-01T11:20:00+01:00By Emily Townsend

The CEO of NHS England has ordered trust boards to enforce joint accountability for maternity between medical directors and chief nursing officers, following criticisms of “siloed” leadership in major reviews.

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