Concerns Raised Over Remote Working After Baby’s Death at Somerset Maternity Unit Tuesday, August 12, 2025 coroner maternity nhs communication consultant yeovil foetal understaffing caesarean safety A coroner has issued a serious warning following the death of baby Daisy McCoy at Yeovil Hospital in Somerset, highlighting critical safety concerns about remote working by NHS consultants. Daisy’s death, which occurred just … Read More
Baby Death at Somerset Hospital Highlights Risks of Remote Consulting After Delayed C-Section Tuesday, August 12, 2025 somerset maternity caesarean neonatal coroner communication healthcare safety training nhs The tragic death of baby Daisy McCoy at Yeovil Hospital’s maternity unit in Somerset has sparked urgent warnings about the risks of NHS consultants working remotely. A Prevention of Future Deaths report, issued after an … Read More
Couple’s Tragic Loss Sparks Transformative Hospital Makeover Sunday, July 20, 2025 charity hospital maternity pediatrics refurbishment community fundraising anxiety legacy healthcare Following the heartbreaking loss of their young son, Ben, Nicky and Neil Halford MBE have transformed grief into a powerful force for good. Through their charity, Time Is Precious, they are leading major hospital … Read More
Couple’s Heartbreak Sparks Transformative Hospital Upgrades in the South West Sunday, July 20, 2025 charity hospitals refurbishment maternity children healthcare community fundraising southwest legacy Following the devastating loss of their young son Ben, Nicky and Neil Halford MBE have turned their grief into a powerful force for good. Through their charity, Time Is Precious, they are driving major refurbishments at the … Read More
Yeovil Hospital Children's Services Rated 'Inadequate' Amid Growing Crisis Tuesday, July 1, 2025 yeovil nhs maternity paediatrics cqc safety somerset healthcare hospital neonatal Somerset MPs have called on the government to urgently address the critical situation at Yeovil Hospital, following the announcement that its birthing and special care baby units (SCBU) will remain closed for at least six … Read More
Plans Underway at Dorchester to Manage Yeovil Maternity Closure Impact Friday, June 27, 2025 maternity dorchester yeovil closure somerset hospital births staffing healthcare safety Dorset County Hospital (DCH) is proactively preparing to handle a significant rise in births following the unexpected closure of the Yeovil maternity unit on May 19th due to safety concerns. This closure is expected to shift … Read More