Health

Asthma sufferer dies in arms of partner

LOVING MEMORIES: Tim Caines' partner Mycila Austin of Highfield Road, Yeovil, comforts his daughter Summer, five, after her father, left, died during an asthma attack. Picture by Laura Jones

Saturday, March 06, 2010

THE girlfriend of a Yeovil man who died during an asthma attack has revealed how she held him in her arms during his final minutes.

Mycila Austin, 25, awoke to find 43-year-old Tim Caines gasping for breath at their home in Highfield Road. Fearing for his life, she...

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Couple sue hospital over birth 'distress'

SEEKING DAMAGES: Yeovil District Hospital is being sued over allegations of negligence by staff during a child's birth

Friday, March 05, 2010

A COUPLE are seeking more than £300,000 in damages from Yeovil District Hospital after a "horrifying and distressing" labour. Frances and Mark...

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Men encouraged to be alert over health issues

Monday, March 01, 2010

The Frome Medical Practice, together with its patients participation group, will host an evening to encourage men to take a good look at their health...

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My hospital hell

Thursday, February 25, 2010

An ex-army paramedic and policeman from Street was left in pain for 20 hours with a blocked catheter at Yeovil District Hospital until his bladder...

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Hospital closes doors to visitors as virus rips through wards

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Hospital bosses blame visitors for spread of virulent bug

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Health chiefs agree to discussion over 24-hour GP cover

Friday, February 12, 2010

Healths chiefs have welcomed the chance to talk to residents about their concerns over the GPs out-of-hours service at a public meeting. The event was...

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Sister's very special gift

Friday, February 12, 2010

Steven Taylor, who developed diabetes 39 years ago, is a very lucky man after receiving a new kidney from a family member.His sister Julie Mckernan...

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