As England faces the potential closure of maternity units, is centralisation really the answer? In its latest policy statement, the Midwifery Unit Network (MUNet) examines the evidence behind maternity service closures, the impact on women, babies and families, and why protecting local, midwifery-led care matters. Explore the evidence, challenge the assumptions and discover five critical questions policymakers should be asking before making decisions that could reshape maternity care.

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‘Hot off the Press’: Autumn 2026 Edition - Midwifery Unit Network Policy Statement on centralisation of maternity services in England
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