06 Jan 2026

Two wards at Hereford County Hospital have been closed to visitors due to cases of diarrhoea and vomiting (caused by Norovirus). As a preventative measure, visiting to Gilwern and Garway wards has been stopped (except in exceptional cases) to prevent the further spread of diarrhoea and vomiting which is affecting some patients. Wye Valley NHS Trust asks that friends and relatives call these wards to check the restrictions that are in place prior to planning a visit.

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02 Jan 2026

New Year celebrations for babies born at Hereford County Hospital Parents and midwives celebrated the best start to 2026 with the arrival of three babies born on New Year’s Day, 1 January 2026, at Hereford County Hospital.

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11 Dec 2025

Patients and visitors of Hereford County Hospital, Ross, Leominster and Bromyard Community Hospitals, will be provided with free parking this Christmas Day and Boxing Day, December 25 and 26, and New Year’s Day, 1 January 2026.

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10 Sep 2025

Herefordshire has been named as one of just 43 areas in England selected to take part in the National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme (NNHIP), a major NHS initiative aimed at transforming how health and care services are delivered.

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10 Sep 2025

A special annual memorial service for babies who have passed away is to be held at Hereford County Hospital Chapel on Wednesday, September 17, starting at 7pm.

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04 Sep 2025

Members of the public, patients, staff and volunteers are invited to attend Wye Valley NHS Trust’s virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) from the comfort of their own homes, which is taking place on Thursday 25 September at 6pm.

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05 Jun 2025

Healthcare staff at Wye Valley NHS Trust have launched a poster competition for Herefordshire schools, as part of Biomedical Science Day, 5 June, designed to inspire the next generation of scientists and celebrate the innovative work of medical laboratory professionals. As part of Biomedical Science Day, today 5 June, the Trust’s Biomedical Science Team is hosting an interactive awareness stand at Hereford County Hospital’s main reception, which is providing staff, patients, and visitors the opportunity to learn more about the essential work undertaken by Biomedical Scientists behind the scenes.

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13 Mar 2025

Staff at Wye Valley NHS Trust have had their say on what it’s like to work in the NHS in the latest national NHS staff survey.

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12 Mar 2025

Patients are being urged to phone if they can’t make their hospital appointment, so that an alternative date can be provided and their slot can be offered to another patient.

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02 Jan 2025

Three families had a special start to 2025 as they celebrated the safe arrival of their very special babies born at Hereford County Hospital on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025.

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