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Campaigners hold vigil as stroke unit closes
AI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Local campaigners have gathered for a vigil following the closure of a regional stroke unit. Individuals requiring immediate medical attention for strokes will now need to travel to facilities located in Taunton or Dorchester.
WHY IT MATTERS
The closure forces stroke patients in the affected area to travel significantly further for emergency medical intervention, raising concerns about timely access to critical care.
Patients needing urgent care will be taken to Taunton or Dorchester instead.
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