The centre will provide over 70,000 diagnostic tests and outpatient appointments every year for people in Yeovil, North Dorset and the surrounding area.

Jonathan Ockrim, a consultant colorectal surgeon and Somerset FT's clinical lead for the Yeovil Diagnostic Centre, said: ‘The development of the new centre is very much in line with the Government's aim of expanding diagnostic services, which are separate from the acute hospital.

‘The modern, state-of-the-art centre will further enhance patient experience and will help reduce waiting times for a range of core services, ultimately meaning a much improved service for our patients.'

It follows the opening of the Taunton Diagnostic Centre in 2021, as well as the ongoing development of the Bridgwater Diagnostic Centre, which is expected to open later in 2026.

The new facility was developed by specialist health and care developer Prime plc, as part of their Strategic Estates Partnership with Somerset FT, and constructed by Darwin Group following investment from M&G.