Government Response to the Investigation into the Death of Elizabeth Dixon.

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Government Response to the Investigation into the Death of Elizabeth Dixon.

June 14, 2023

Department of Health and Social Care. London, England: Crown Copyright; 2023

Following an investigation into the death of 11-month-old Elizabeth Dixon in the UK’s National Health System (NHS), a report with 12 recommendations for system improvement was released. This report sets out the government’s response to each recommendation, including the agency responsible for each recommendation, where applicable.

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