Wye Valley NHS Trust

20 May 2026

A dedicated day case surgical hub at Hereford County Hospital has been nationally recognised for delivering high quality clinical care and operational standards for patients.

Read more about Hereford County Hospital’s Surgical Hub awarded National Accreditation for high standards

15 May 2026

Wye Valley NHS Trust and NHS leaders in the Midlands have today thanked staff working across the region for helping to reduce waiting lists while supporting people who often need lifechanging surgery.

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17 Apr 2026

Wye Valley NHS Trust’s maternity service is the first in the West Midlands to be awarded the prestigious UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) Gold Award, the highest level of accreditation.

Read more about First NHS maternity service in West Midlands to be awarded UNICEF Gold Baby Friendly Award

25 Mar 2026

Two NHS Trusts serving Herefordshire and Worcestershire have confirmed the appointment of Frances Martin as their new Chair, effective from April 1.

Read more about New Chair appointed for Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust (WAHT) and Wye Valley NHS Trust (WVT) (1)

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.

Read more about Two hospital wards at Hereford County closed to visitors

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.

Read more about Herefordshire’s successful bid to become national neighbourhood health pioneer (1)

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.

Read more about Special hospital memorial service to remember Stillborn babies

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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