COMMERCIAL: Yeovil District Hospital FT and Taunton and Somerset FT are looking at developing an integrated pathology service.

The two trusts are involved in competitive talks with two potential private sector partners to assist Yeovil District Hospital Foundation Trust and Taunton and Somerset Foundation Trust to develop an integrated pathology service.

Discussions were planned to take place between 4 January and 7 February involving staff, staff-side organisations, clinical users and GPs, after which time final proposals will be received.