Yeovil District Hospital3 days agoHundreds protest closure of maternity unitThe closure of the birthing service and special care baby unit comes amid safety concerns.3 days agoSomerset6 days agoPregnant women 'shocked' at maternity unit closureJem, who is 29 weeks pregnant, was due to give birth at Yeovil before the closure.6 days agoSomerset14 May 2025Maternity unit closure could last more than six monthsYeovil's units will close for a minimum of six months due to a shortage of senior doctors.14 May 2025Somerset13 May 2025Temporary closure for maternity unit after warningYeovil District Hospital was served a warning notice by the Care Quality Commission.13 May 2025Somerset14 Feb 2025'Respiratory hub gives me more time with patients'The new facility treats hundreds of patients in a month, reducing pressure on GPs and hospitals.14 Feb 2025Somerset31 Jan 2025'Significant' rise in A&E waits of more than 12 hoursAlmost 350 people waited more than 12 hours for a hospital bed in Somerset in December31 Jan 202522 Jan 2025'I started to shrink due to undiagnosed cancer'Peter Wingrave's life was saved thanks to rapid treatment by a UK-leading hospital.22 Jan 2025Somerset13 Jan 2025'No logic' in closing stroke unit, say campaignersPatients suffering strokes will instead be treated in Taunton or Dorchester, under new plans.13 Jan 2025Somerset9 Jan 2025NHS declares critical incidents as flu cases risePeople are urged to only dial 999 in an emergency as the region's healthcare services are stretched.9 Jan 2025England...