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Exclusive: Maternity adviser quits in ‘normal birth’ dispute

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The chair of several high-profile safety inquiries has resigned from the government’s national maternity review just ahead of publication, in a dispute over “normal birth ideology”, HSJ can reveal.

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HSJ Podcast: What next after Nottingham

2026-06-26T04:00:00+01:00By

NHS maternity services are again in the spotlight after an independent review revealed serious, systemic failings at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust.

Dave West 2023

The Integrator: Looking inward – just in time for Burnham

2026-06-29T14:33:00+01:00By

Insider tales and must-read analysis on how integration is reshaping health and care systems, NHS providers, primary care, and commissioning. This week, by deputy editor Dave West