Hedged claims are ones written with attribution or uncertainty
(“reportedly”, “according to”). A higher rate is
not a fault: it is often careful sourcing.
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What they cover
Health
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NHSAshfordEast Kent NHSKirkupSaTHTelfordThe Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trustthe East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust's
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about the writer than about which stories they happened to be assigned.
Their outlet averages -0.13
(centre).
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An NHS trust has apologised after an independent review found that eight babies might have survived with better maternity care, admitting it has "failed families".
The stillbirths all occurred at the East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust's hospitals between June 2025 and March 2026. assertive