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NHS maternity services need more than “air cover”

Paul
Proposals to close smaller NHS maternity units have prompted questions about whether the right solutions are being considered to address the pressures facing maternity services. In this article, Neil Stewart challenges the thinking behind these proposals, questioning the emphasis on management and political considerations at the expense of frontline care.......
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“Moral Distress” from Burnout

Paul
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The Select Committee on Health and social Care , Chaired by Jeremy Hunt published its findings on Workforce Burnout and Resilience in the NHS on the 8th June, just as the stress of lockdown is to be extended a month. Commenting on the report – Andrea Sutcliffe CBE, Chief Executive......