A family in Taunton is sharing their story after the heartbreaking loss of their newborn son, Reggie, to a rare and devastating genetic condition. Mike and Laura Davis lost their son in March 2026 after just two hours of life …
After almost a year of closure, the inpatient maternity services and Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at Yeovil District Hospital have officially reopened. The services were temporarily suspended in May 2025 following safety …
Yeovil District Hospital has officially reopened its inpatient maternity services and Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) after nearly a year of closure prompted by safety concerns raised by the Care Quality Commission in May 2025. …
During a US performance tour, folk duo Issy Ferris and Archie Sylvester experienced a life-changing event when their baby was born prematurely in Nashville, seven weeks ahead of schedule. This joyful yet challenging moment …
A dedicated Somerset physiotherapist is making a significant impact on the future of neonatal care by securing a coveted position on a leading national health committee. Hayley Harrison, a valued member of Somerset NHS …
At Musgrove Park Hospital in Somerset, a groundbreaking neonatal project is helping infants return home much sooner than before, earning the team national acclaim. The hospital’s neonatal clinicians were named runners-up for …
A couple from Frome credits a social media post for saving their newborn son’s life and are now supporting a national campaign encouraging parents not to delay seeking medical help for sick babies. This message aligns with …
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, alongside 13 other hospital trusts across England, has been named in a national investigation probing longstanding failures in NHS maternity and neonatal services. This comprehensive review is …
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 …
A tragic case unfolded at Bristol Crown Court, where Daniel Gunter, 27, was unanimously found guilty of fatally injuring his two-week-old son, Brendon Staddon, in a brutal attack. The infant suffered catastrophic injuries, …
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 …
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 …
Victoria and Darren Burgess know firsthand the fear and tough decisions that come with a diagnosis of Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS), the condition that Jesy Nelson’s newborn twins were also diagnosed with. The …
Yeovil Hospital has announced the temporary closure of its Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) and has suspended inpatient maternity services due to serious safety concerns affecting care for babies and children. This decision …