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Letby failings go beyond one hospital - the whole system has been found lacking

Letby failings go beyond one hospital - the whole system has been found lacking
BBC Health Extra Tuesday 15 September 2026, 16:51 UTC 1 min read
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Inquiry chair Lady Justice Thirlwall set out how the culture of the health system created the conditions that enabled poor care and criminality.

Inquiry chair Lady Justice Thirlwall set out how the culture of the health system created the conditions that enabled poor care and criminality.
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