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What next after Nottingham

What next after Nottingham26 Jun36 min

<p>NHS maternity services are again in the spotlight after an independent review revealed serious, systemic failings at Nottingham University Hospitals.</p><p><br></p><p>The report by Donna Ockenden criticised NHS executives for refusing to speak to the review - leading the government to threaten prison time for staff who do not cooperate. Will this make a difference for future investigations? And, amid growing calls for a public inquiry into the state of maternity care across the country, we ask what this would mean for the NHS. </p><p><br></p><p>With Henry Anderson and Emily Townsend.</p><p><br></p><p>Send thoughts and ideas to <a href="mailto:annabelle.collins@wilmingtonhealthcare.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">annabelle.collins@hsj.co.uk</a></p>