An independent review of maternity services in England has highlighted huge variations in the quality of care. Around 70% of NHS trusts in London were classed as "least well performing", whereas most trusts in the north were ranked fairly high. The Healthcare Commission report also highlighted problems with staffing and inadequate screening checks
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