2026
Call for volunteers to inspect local hospitals food and cleanliness
Members of the public are invited to inspect Hereford County Hospital and the local community hospitals this Autumn, as part of a Patient Led Assessment of the Care Environment (PLACE).
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Wye Valley NHS Trust’s home birth service re-opened
Wye Valley NHS Trust has re-opened its home birth service, today, Monday 27 July, for service users across Herefordshire, in line with national guidance.
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Hereford County Hospital parking charges to increase from 16 July following a ten-year freeze
Hereford County Hospital parking charges are set to increase from 16 July this year to reflect the accumulated rise in operating costs and inflation following a ten-year freeze.
Special hospital memorial service to remember babies who have died during pregnancy or soon after birth
A special annual memorial service for babies who have died during pregnancy or soon after birth, is to be held at Hereford County Hospital Chapel on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, starting at 7.30 pm.
Donated teddy bear care gifts help bring comfort to patients during their cancer journey
Teddy bear care gifts donated by hospital laboratory staff are helping to bring comfort to Macmillan Renton Unit patients during their cancer journey. Wye Valley NHS Trust’s pathology team have donated care gifts, including 60 teddy bears, hand creams and books of calm, as an act of kindness for patients attending the Macmillan Renton Unit at Hereford County Hospital.
Hereford County Hospital’s Surgical Hub awarded National Accreditation for high standards
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.
Wye Valley NHS Trust staff thanked for helping cut national elective surgery waiting list
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.
First NHS maternity service in West Midlands to be awarded UNICEF Gold Baby Friendly Award
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.
New Chair appointed for Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust (WAHT) and Wye Valley NHS Trust (WVT) (1)
Two NHS Trusts serving Herefordshire and Worcestershire have confirmed the appointment of Frances Martin as their new Chair, effective from April 1.
Two hospital wards at Hereford County closed to visitors
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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John Burnett
Communication and engagement manager
Tel: 01432 372928
Email: John.Burnett@wvt.nhs.uk
Amanda Millichip
Communications officer
Tel: 01432 372928
Email: Amanda.Millichip@wvt.nhs.uk
Fiona Gurney
Communications officer
Tel: 01432 372928
Email: Fiona.gurney@wvt.nhs.uk
Postal address:
Wye Valley NHS Trust
The County Hospital
Trust Headquarters
Union Walk
Hereford
HR1 2ER
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