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Maternity services returning to Yeovil District Hospital

From midday on Tuesday 21 April 2026, inpatient maternity services and the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) will reopen at Yeovil District Hospital. This update is intended to help local people understand what is changing, why services were previously closed, and what support is available as services resume. What is changing? Inpatient maternity services will reopen at Yeovil District Hospital The Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) will also reopen Services will resume from midday

Healthwatch Somerset

19 hours ago

Healthwatch Somerset - March 2026 Newsletter

Our March Newsletter includes updates about our work, information about health and care services, and helpful advice.

Healthwatch Somerset

6 days ago

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New Pharmacy in Wellington to open

We welcome the announcement that Allied Pharmacy has been approved to open a new pharmacy in Wellington, situated in the former JHOOTS premises on Mantle Street. The pharmacy is scheduled to open on Monday, 9th March.

Healthwatch Somerset

Mar 4

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Reports

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Enter and View report: Elliscombe House Care Home, Wincanton

In June 2025 we undertook an Enter and View visit to Elliscombe House to observe the quality of service and talk to people using the service, including residents, relatives and staff.

Healthwatch Somerset

Aug 26, 2025