Maternity

Friday, June 6, 2025 yeovil maternity closure nhs somerset scbu healthcare recruitment mps trust

Somerset’s MPs have come together in strong opposition to the closure of Yeovil Hospital’s maternity services, branding the decision “disgraceful.” On May 12, the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust announced that the … Read More

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 yeovil maternity closure healthcare nhs staffing safety parliament somerset icb

The temporary closure of the maternity unit at Yeovil District Hospital is set to be addressed in the House of Commons next week. Adam Dance, the Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, has secured an Adjournment Debate scheduled for … Read More

Friday, May 23, 2025 yeovil maternity nhs somerset scbu staffing healthcare hospital safety recruitment

Somerset health officials have postponed any decision on reopening Yeovil Hospital’s maternity services until late this summer, following a temporary closure prompted by safety concerns. On May 12, the Somerset NHS … Read More

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 maternity healthcare nhs musgrove somerset crisis hospital funding paediatrics yeovil

Taunton MP Gideon Amos has issued an urgent call for immediate interim funding to support maternity and paediatric services at Musgrove Park Hospital following the sudden closure of Yeovil’s maternity unit and special care … Read More

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

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