NHS leaders say maternity care organisation is 'not fit for purpose'
The NHS Alliance said "difficult decisions" lie ahead and some maternity services may have to be consolidated.
BBC News reports that the NHS Alliance said "difficult decisions" lie ahead and some maternity services may have to be consolidated.
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