Yeovil District Hospital
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Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset
BA21 4AT
Yeovil District Hospital – At a Glance
Overview
Yeovil District Hospital (YDH) is a modern NHS hospital serving South Somerset and parts of Dorset. It provides a full range of acute care services and is known for its friendly, community-focused approach.
Key Services
Emergency Department (A&E) – Open 24/7 for urgent and emergency care.
Maternity Unit – Antenatal, labour, and postnatal services.
Surgical Services – General, orthopaedic, ENT, urology, and more.
Medical Specialties – Including cardiology, respiratory medicine, diabetes, stroke, and elderly care.
Outpatient Clinics – Covering a wide range of specialties.
Diagnostics & Imaging – X-ray, MRI, CT, ultrasound, and pathology services.
Cancer & Oncology – Outpatient care and chemotherapy treatments.
Parking Information
- Main public car parks are located at the front and rear of the hospital.
- Pay-and-display system (cash, card, or mobile app).
- Blue Badge bays available close to entrances.
- Drop-off points at main entrances for patients with limited mobility.
- Charges vary by length of stay, with concessions available for frequent visitors, long-term patients, and carers.
Public Transport
- By Bus: Regular services stop at or near the hospital, including local routes from Yeovil town centre and surrounding villages. The main bus station is about 10 minutes’ walk away.
- By Train: Yeovil has two stations – Yeovil Pen Mill (on the Bristol–Weymouth line) and Yeovil Junction (on the London Waterloo–Exeter line). Both have bus and taxi links to the hospital (around 10–15 minutes by car).
- By Taxi: Local taxi ranks operate from Yeovil town centre and the train stations.
Location
Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 4AT
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