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<p>The Department is funding the Maternal and Neonatal Policy Research Unit at the
University of Oxford to investigate the factors associated with the excess perinatal
mortality experienced by black, Asian and minority ethnic babies; and identify the
factors associated with the excess risk of maternal death for black and South Asian
women.</p><p>The NHS Long Term Plan outlines plans to reduce health inequalities and
address unwarranted variation in maternity care. This work is led by NHS England through
the Maternity Transformation Programme.</p><p>Targeted and enhanced continuity of
care from the same midwife, or group of midwives can significantly improve outcomes
for women. The NHS Long Term plan sets out that 75% of black women will receive continuity
of carer from midwives by 2024.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p>
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