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Donna Ockenden

Donna Ockenden

British midwife and activist

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    Amos review: England's maternity care 'no longer fit for purpose', government to appoint commissioner

    A government-commissioned review led by Baroness Valerie Amos has concluded that maternity and neonatal care in England is 'no longer fit to consistently deliver high-quality, compassionate care', citing systemic racism, fragmented services, a failure to listen to women and a 'postcode lottery' in standards.

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Culture, media and the new divides

The Australian government's action to double fines for social media platforms regarding underage access represents a concrete regulatory step in a key allied nation, reflecting broader international concerns.

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