I start by thanking the fantastic staff at Yeovil district hospital’s maternity unit and paediatric staff across the country for their hard work. In January, the Care Quality Commission inspected paediatric services at Yeovil district hospital and issued a section 29A notice due to staffing and governance issues. On Monday 12 May, the hospital decided to temporarily close the special care baby unit and maternity unit from 19 May, initially for six months, transferring care of pregnant people to other hospitals like Musgrove Park in Taunton. My priority is my constituents’ health and safety; despite patient safety being paramount, the decision process has been disgraceful, creating fear and anger in Yeovil. The hospital leadership waited until the last minute with little consultation, insulted staff by informing them only six days before closure, and did not provide advanced information to expectant parents or fundraisers. I am concerned about capacity issues at other hospitals like Musgrove Park, which are already overburdened, and potential risks for high-risk pregnancies. This closure may also impact Yeovil’s emergency department and affect families' decisions to have children in the area. While this is a local issue, trust in hospital leadership has broken down, necessitating central Government intervention. I urge the Department of Health and Social Care to review the decision-making process at Somerset NHS foundation trust on the closure of maternity services and maintain safe, high-quality services in Yeovil district hospital.