Somerset Village Pub The Swan Temporarily Closes Its Doors Saturday, May 24, 2025 somerset pub closure kingstonstmary quantockhills swan temporary historic community reopening The Swan, a cherished village pub nestled at the foot of the Quantock Hills in Kingston St Mary, Somerset, has announced a temporary closure. Following their final shift on the evening of Friday, May 16, the pub’s staff … Read More
Yeovil Maternity Services Suspended Overnight Amid Safety Concerns Tuesday, May 20, 2025 yeovil maternity nhs safety somerset hospital neonatal musgrove healthcare closure A senior NHS doctor has confirmed the closure of Yeovil Hospital’s maternity and special care baby units as a necessary measure to ensure patient safety. Dr Melanie Iles, chief medical officer at Somerset NHS Foundation … Read More
Massive Protest Erupts in Yeovil as Parents Rally to Save Maternity Services Tuesday, May 20, 2025 yeovil maternity protest birthcare healthcare babies parents community services closure In a powerful display of community solidarity, hundreds of parents and supporters gathered in Yeovil to protest the abrupt closure of the town’s birthing and special care baby units. The sudden shutdown has sent shockwaves … Read More
Yeovil Maternity Crisis Spurs MP to Demand Reopening Timeline Thursday, May 15, 2025 yeovil maternity closure healthcare somerset nhs mp carequalitycommission adamdance taunton The temporary closure of Yeovil’s maternity unit has escalated into a significant political issue, with local MP Adam Dance appealing directly to the Prime Minister for urgent action and a definitive reopening timeline. At … Read More
Calls for Critical Incident Declaration Following Six-Month Closure of Yeovil Maternity Unit Thursday, May 15, 2025 yeovil maternity nhs somerset closure safety staffing scbu healthcare petition The announcement of a six-month closure of the Yeovil Maternity Unit, including its Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU), by the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has sparked calls for a critical incident declaration. Serving over 1,200 … Read More
MP Condemns Yeovil Maternity Unit Closure Amid Uncertainty Over Reopening Tuesday, May 13, 2025 yeovil nhs maternity closure somerset healthcare babies safety trust staffing Yeovil MP Adam Dance has strongly criticised Somerset NHS Foundation Trust for the abrupt closure of the town’s maternity and Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU), highlighting the severe impact on local families and healthcare … Read More