The County Hospital children's ward has been transformed into a colourful magical wonderland thanks to a local artist. Nurses on the children's ward, inspired by the work of local artist, Tom Roberts, fundraised for the design of a mural, to create a welcoming, familiar, and colourful environment for the children they care for. The beautiful mural meanders through the corridors, playroom, treatment rooms and patient bays and gives a brighter outlook for the children, parents and staff. The mural gives the children a focal point to help distract them when having procedures, and helps aid their recovery by creating a…

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There are many reasons as to why people fall, but falls are not an inevitable part of getting older and many falls can be prevented. You may be at risk of falling if: You have fallen beforeYou take four or more medications a dayYou have trouble with your balanceYou have difficulty walking or rising from a low bed or chairYou have a fear of falling Your medications have been changed within the last two weeksYou have vision or hearing problemsYou suffer from incontinenceYou suffer from poor memory or depression  You wear the wrong footwear or have foot problemsYour home is cluttered, poorly…

Always check over-the-counter medications for possible interactions with prescribed drugs. Simple painkillers such as Paracetamol are usually safe, providing you do not exceed the maximum recommended dose and ensure that none of your prescribed drugs also contain Paracetamol, since this could result in accidental overdose. Do not take over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Nurofen/Ibuprofen if you are already taking prescribed NSAIDs. Avoid NSAIDs if you have previously suffered any adverse effects or have a history of gastritis or stomach ulcers. Also avoid NSAIDs if you are asthmatic, have high blood pressure or take anti-coagulation medications, unless your GP or Rheumatology team advises you to take them.

Everyone needs some fat to stay healthy. But too much fat, particularly around the waist, puts your heart at risk. Being overweight can lead to conditions such high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes, that increase you risk of heart and circulatory problems. Use the resources below to help you understand your weight and shape, with the aid of two tools, Body Mass Index (BMI) and your waist circumference. If they indicate that you are overweight and / or at increased risk, don’t panic, making simple changes to your lifestyle can help you lose weight. Managing your weight Understanding your…

The Bladder and Bowel Health Service at Wye Valley NHS Trust is a multidisciplinary team that provides a comprehensive service for patients who are registered with a Herefordshire GP. This includes: Individual consultations for patients who are referred via the continence pathway Treatment to help patients maintain continence where possible, including bladder retraining and Intermittent Self Catheterisation Advice on incontinence products where maintenance of continence is not possible Training and advice to healthcare professionals who manage patients with continence problems in their caseload After assessment products are provided via Tena NHS Delivery Service, they can be contacted re deliveries on…

Below is a list of our main community services.  This does not include every community service provided by the Trust. Friends and Family Test The Friends and Family Test. is a simple question that patients are asked about the care they have received. The test is part of a way of gathering patient feedback and driving improvement in NHS hospital services across the country. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screening Acquired Brain Injuries (HABIT) Bladder and bowel health service Child Safeguarding Children's Community Nursing Children's Hearing Service Children's Occupational Therapy Children's physiotherapy Community Hospitals Community Paediatrics Community Palliative Care Community Stroke Rehabilitation Dental Access…

If you’ve ever dreamt of a place which brings together the convenience of living in a big city with the lifestyle associated with a home in a rural idyll, Herefordshire is the place for you. Herefordshire lies in the south west of the West Midlands, bordering Wales. It is a rural county with a population of around 178,400. Numbers are expected to grow to 193,600 by 2026. Just under half of the population live in villages and rural areas, just under a third (30 per cent) of the people live in Hereford City, and the rest (22 per cent) live…