Research and development

Here at Yeovil we have a long-established and excellent reputation for the high quality of our research activity. Our achievements in research have raised the profile of YDH, attracting both national and international interest, and have demonstrated that a district general hospital can make a major contribution to the national research agenda.

We currently has a portfolio of well over 100 active multi-centre clinical trials in many disease areas such as cancer, stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, orthopaedics and cardiology.

The aim of the R&D Department is to ensure that a wide range of new and progressive treatments and drug therapies are available locally to patients in Yeovil. Over the last few years, more that 1,500 patients have taken part in a clinical trial at Yeovil, with some travelling from far outside the county to have the opportunity to access a specific trial treatment.

For further information about clinical research at Yeovil please contact Barbara on barbara.williams-yesson@ydh.nhs.uk, tel. 01935 384559.