Wye Valley NHS Trust’s Breast Team has launched a Breast Pain (Mastalgia) Clinic to help better manage what is a quite common condition which often causes unnecessary anxiety for patients. The new clinic will help to reduce this unnecessary anxiety. A referral to the Breast Team will naturally raise concern. The reality is that these referrals, where breast pain is the main symptom, rarely lead to diagnosis of cancer. This new clinic will reduce the number of referrals and therefore reduce the number of patients experiencing unnecessary worry and concern. At present, more than 20 per cent of referrals to…

Eating a healthy diet and being physically active are especially important in pregnancy as your unborn baby has to get everything it needs to grow and develop from its mother. If your weight is higher or lower than the healthy range when you become pregnant, it can affect your pregnancy as well as your general health. What is a healthy weight? We use your height and weight to work out your body mass index (BMI). BMI Healthy range 18.5 to 25 Underweight less than 18.5 Overweight 25 to 30 Obese 30 and above During pregnancy there is a greater chance…

Close and loving relationships Babies are born very dependent on their parents. Their brains undergo huge development in the first two years of life. This development depends on a loving bond or attachment relationship with a primary caregiver, usually a parent. Research in a relatively new branch of science called Epigenetics is showing just how important close and loving relationships with our primary caregivers are to our long term emotional health and wellbeing. The experiences of infants with their parents actually impacts their DNA and can positively or negatively affect the next generation. The most important stage for brain development…

  Patients should all be seen within 4 weeks of a referral Patients with a new diagnosis will be seen within 2 weeks of a referral Continued support from the service is offered All aspects of wellness, illness and social care benefits are assessed Prompt correct referrals to other health care professionals are actioned and followed up Patients have access to the most correct up-to-date information available Patients needing modifying treatments are assessed at an appropriate time Relapsing patients are triaged and treated within a 10 day timeframe The model of delivery encompasses: Health promotion for people newly diagnosed with MS…

The Intensive Therapy Unit has six beds and provides both High Dependency (level 2) and Intensive Care (Level 3). We are able to provide all forms of multi-organ support for critically ill patients. We provide an Outreach service, staffed by experienced critical care nurses. This allows early intervention in critically ill patients, ward staff education and ITU patient follow-up. We are part of the Birmingham and Black Country Critical Network and submit data to the Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre (ICNARC). This ensures that we regularly review the outcome of our patients and ensures the provision of a…

Herefordshire community falls prevention service is a free service for older people who have fallen, are at risk of or are worried about falling, or have concerns about their balance. Who is the service for? The service is for people who have had falls or stumbles, who feel they are at risk of falls, or who have lost confidence and are afraid of falling. How can we help you? The Falls Prevention Service can help you to: Identify the cause of falls Prevent further falls Improve strength, balance, mobility and dizziness  Regain confidence Maintain independence How can I access the…

Back to Orthopaedics   Upper Limb Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Practitioner Qualifications BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy 1993 – Coventry MMACP 2003 – Brighton (Member of the Manipulation Association of Chartered Physiotherapists) MSc Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2004 – Brighton Surgical Skills and Theatre training 2015-7 Outpatient services Monday and Wednesday all day. Operating times Monday afternoon weekly Carpal tunnel release. Friday morning injections under imaging 1:4. Conditions treated Carpal tunnel syndrome Dupuytrens contracture Trigger finger/thumb Ulnar nerve entrapment Tennis elbow Frozen Shoulder De Quervains tenosynovitis Ganglions of the hand OA base of thumb Shoulder instability Rotator Cuff arthropathy Osteoarthritis of the shoulder Tonia’s background is…

Our three community hospitals, located in the market towns of Leominster, Bromyard and Ross-on-Wye, provide vital healthcare services for the people of Herefordshire and beyond. Each of the hospitals is distinctive and reflects the health needs of the communities they each serve. Our staff members in the hospitals work as close-knit teams and have close links with local groups and organisations. So whether it is rehabilitation following an operation, physiotherapy, endoscopy, palliative care or our various consultant-led clinics, there's always something going on. We're looking to recruit to various posts at these hospitals and would love to hear from you if…

What is an aneurysm? The aorta is the main blood vessel that supplies blood to the body. It runs from the heart down through the chest and abdomen. In some people, as they get older, the wall of the aorta in the abdomen can become weak. It can then start to expand and form what is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm, also known as an AAA or 'triple A'. The condition is most common among men aged 65 and over. Large aneurysms are rare but can be very serious. As the wall of the aorta stretches it becomes weaker and…

Service Overview The service aims to actively promote bladder and bowel continence.  We are able to identify and assess patients, give advice and best management for their incontinence needs, helping to improve their quality of life.  The service provides clinical assessment, advice and support for patients and their families.  We work closely with GPs, district nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, the dementia team, mental health, social services and care agencies to ensure a seamless service is provided.  We provide teaching to health and social care professionals.  Accessibility/Acceptability The service is offered to people four years and older who are registered with…