Somerset NHS Foundation Trust had to make the difficult decision to temporarily close the Special Care Baby Unit at Yeovil Hospital from 5pm on Monday, 19 May 2025, which means they are also unable to safely provide care during labour and birth at the Yeovil Maternity Unit for an initial period of six months.
Information and advice is available on the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust website. This is being added to regularly so please check for updates.
Dorset County Hospital is working closely with neighbouring trusts to support women to decide where their care is transferred to from Yeovil. Dorset County Hospital maternity and neonatal team will continue to provide our usual high-quality services to everyone we care for. Find out more about the Maternity Unit at Dorset County Hospital or take a virtual tour of the Dorset County Hospital unit.