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Martha's Rule rolled out at every A&E department in England

Martha's Rule rolled out at every A&E department in England
BBC Health Extra Monday 21 September 2026, 23:38 UTC 1 min read
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The rule is named after 13-year-old Martha Mills, whose family's concerns about her care were not listened to before her death.

The rule is named after 13-year-old Martha Mills, whose family's concerns about her care were not listened to before her death.
Martha (PERSON) A&E (ORG) England (LOCATION) Martha Mills (PERSON)
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