Press release – 29 July 2019

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Leominster Minor Injury Unit to remain closed this week

Leominster Minor Injury Unit remains closed this week (w/c Mon, July 29) due to staffing issues.

Wye valley NHS Trust apologises for any inconvenience this may cause and is advising people to ring NHS 111 or visit their local pharmacy if they need medical advice.

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Notes to Editors WVT:

• Wye Valley NHS Trust is a provider of health services across Herefordshire and beyond. The Trust exists to improve the wellbeing, independence and health of the people we serve.
• By working closely with our partners, we can make good our promise to deliver a quality of care we would want for ourselves, our families and our friends.
• With an estimated annual turnover of around £185 million, we employ around 3,000 staff. We aim to build new relationships between our staff, patients, service users and their carers with the wider community.

For further information please contact:

Fiona Gurney, communications officer, or John Burnett, Communication and Engagement Manager, Wye Valley NHS Trust: 01432 372928