Pregnant woman in hospital

Exclusive: ‘Landmark’ safety policy was barely tested before launch

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The “Martha’s Rule for maternity services” was used just 13 times in a national pilot before being cited by government and adopted by ministers as a solution to the maternity crisis, HSJ can reveal.

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The Integrator: NHS England’s endgame

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Insider tales and must-read analysis on how integration is reshaping health and care systems, NHS providers, primary care, and commissioning. This week, by deputy editor Dave West