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In case of a medical emergency phone 999

If you need medical help right now but it’s not a 999 emergency, visit NHS 111 Online or calling 111 for free

Chard’s nearest 24 hour A&Es are at Taunton’s  Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital.  Minor injuries can be seen to at the Urgent Treatment Centre at Chard Community Hospital.

Chard Defib Group has a network of public access automated external defibrillators (AED) for use in cardiac arrest situations. If a defibrillator is required, always dial 999 immediately. The ambulance service call handler will give you the exact location and access code for the closest operational unit.

Published
October 6, 2025
Last Updated
September 14, 2026