West Dorset MP Chris Loder has welcomed the change in direction from the NHS that the Yeatman Hospital’s Minor Injuries Unit in Sherborne has now re-opened to walk-in patients for the first time since the Coronavirus Pandemic began last year following prolonged discussions with the MP and trust Chief Executive.
Chris said; “after our first success in seeing the MIU opened to pre-booked appointments in July, which was a massive achievement on its own, I’m very pleased that the Yeatman is now fully open and ready to look after anyone who needs it, when they need it.”
This follows a long-running campaign in which Chris worked with a number of stakeholder groups such as the Friends of the Yeatman Hospital, Dorset Healthcare Trust and local councillors to restore the MIU’s services for the benefit of the community.
Chris continued: “this good result for the community has shown the power of groups coming together to put the best case forward, and I will continue working with stakeholder groups to ensure the Yeatman continues to provide optimum service for the residents of Sherborne and further afield.”
