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How many baby deaths have been misclassified as stillbirths to avoid investigation?
Will the new taskforce and clinical standards actually reduce maternal mortality by March 2027?
What specific actions will be taken against NHS trusts that cover up errors or falsify records?
Why have previous recommendations from multiple inquiries not been implemented effectively?
What is the exact number of avoidable deaths and injuries caused by poor maternity care in the last decade?
Whether maternity care is improving or worseningfactual

Maternity care is starting to see improvements in safety with new packages of care.

According to The Independent - UK News
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Maternity care is still failing, with maternal deaths at a 20-year high and no real change despite many recommendations.

According to Daily Mail - Health, The Guardian - Main UK

Context: There is a disagreement between NHS leadership, who claim improvements are underway, and independent reports showing worsening outcomes.

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