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Woman's Hour Election Debate

Woman's Hour

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Improving Maternity Care in the NHS

Senior women from Great Britain's main political parties discuss the need for increased funding in the NHS to improve maternity care, address recruitment and retention crises for midwives, and reduce maternal mortality rates. The chapter delves into specific plans to recruit more midwives, make the job attractive and sustainable, and implement reforms to enhance healthcare systems. The conversation also touches on fair funding, cultural issues, accountability, and challenges faced by women in obtaining timely diagnoses and enduring pain.

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