Yeovil District Hospital

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Yeovil District Hospital is a National Health Service (NHS) hospital in Yeovil, Somerset, England. It is managed by the Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

History[edit | edit source]

The hospital was established in 1973, replacing the previous Yeovil Hospital which had been in operation since 1854. The new hospital was built on a site adjacent to the old one, which was subsequently demolished.

Services[edit | edit source]

Yeovil District Hospital provides a wide range of services, including emergency care, surgery, maternity care, and paediatrics. It also offers specialist services such as cardiology, oncology, and orthopaedics.

Facilities[edit | edit source]

The hospital has approximately 345 beds and employs over 2,000 staff. Facilities include an Intensive Care Unit, a Stroke Unit, and a Cancer Care Centre. The hospital also has a helipad for air ambulance services.

Performance[edit | edit source]

Yeovil District Hospital has been rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England.

Future Developments[edit | edit source]

The hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment project, which will see the construction of a new Emergency Department and Operating Theatre.

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