Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 52809
Maternity Services: Yeovil
Tabled: 15 May 2025
Answered: 22 May 2025
Question
Edward Morello
Liberal Democrat — West Dorset
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the capacity of local NHS services to meet demand for home births following the closure of Yeovil District Hospital’s Maternity Unit.
Answer
Ashley DaltonWhen 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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