Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 52806

Maternity Services: South West

Tabled: 15 May 2025

Answered: 22 May 2025

Question

Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the closure of Yeovil District Hospital’s Maternity Unit on maternity services at Dorset County Hospital.

Answer

Ashley Dalton

When a decision has been taken quickly because of the risks to patient or staff safety, or welfare, the Government expects the local National Health Service commissioning body to notify and provide a rationale to their local Health Overview and Scrutiny C...

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