Wye Valley NHS Trust

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How to contact us Children’s Occupational Therapy TeamVaughan BuildingRuckhall LaneBelmontHerefordHR2 9RZTel: 01432 269584  Opening hours Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (excluding Bank holidays). The Childrens Occupational Therapy team is not an emergency service and there may be times when messages cannot be responded to the same day. If medical advice or assistance is required consider phoning 111, 999, your GP, or the Children’s Ward if you have open access. Equipment breakdown and repairs (i.e. hoists and hospital beds): contact NRS 0300 1000045

Introduction The Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) department provides diagnostic and treatment facilities for a wide range of ear, nose and throat diseases. Outline of the department The department consists of four consultants who provide services between Hereford and Worcester. They are supported by one Foundation Year doctor, one resident doctor, and two clinical nurse specialists. There is a fully staffed audiology department providing hearing services and hearing aids. The ENT consultants also provide: Outreach services and day case surgery at Llandrindod Wells Hospital A specialist paediatric clinic at the Children's Development Centre, Ross Road, Hereford Urgent Suspected Cancer Referral…

We are a small specialised team providing a Consultant-led service dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children, young people and their families. We deliver a high quality service to families with children suffering from developmental disorders and disabilities, children in need of protection and children in care. We support children with life limiting conditions within the family. We can see you in the Child Development Centre, a community hospital,  children's centre or special school. Our doctors will see you in the most appropriate place depending upon your address and your child's condition. Home visits are available in special…

Emergency Department (A&E) at Hereford County Hospital

Welcome to our breast surgery website page. We hope you find this information helpful.   The Breast Surgery Department specialises in diagnosing and managing breast disorders, and where necessary breast surgery is conducted to remove cancerous tumours and lymph nodes.  If breast surgery is required this is currently being carried out at the County Hospital in Hereford. The County Hospital offers 10 new patient clinics every week allowing excellent access to the breast services. These are specialist ‘one stop’ clinics where full diagnostics, including ultrasound, mammograms and biopsies are carried out in one visit, wherever possible. Breast abscesses can usually be…

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…

The Herefordshire General Practice Local Enhanced Service (LES) Agreement 2026/27 has been updated – this enables GP practices to provide follow-up wound care for a wider group of suitable patients. The key change (which came into effect in summer 2026) affects patients with post-surgical wounds and those attending the Emergency Department (ED). Under the revised pathway, patients who meet the agreed LES criteria should usually be directed to their registered Herefordshire GP practice for ongoing wound care, rather than the WVT Wound Care Service. This applies to both adults and children. GP practices can provide care for simple wounds that…

It is important that you make your complaint as soon as possible after the event. Under the NHS Complaints Procedure a complaint must be made not later than 12 months after: The date of the event which is subject of the complaint; or The date on which you realised you had something to complain about. The above time limit will apply if the Trust is satisfied that you have good reasons for not making the complaint within the time limit. How can I make a formal complaint? You can contact the complaints department through various different channels; Telephone us: 01432 801990…

Welcome to Wye Valley NHS Trust maternity service This section is designed to support you through your pregnancy, birth and beyond, with up to date, evidence based information to enable you to make informed choices throughout your maternity journey. A warm welcome to our Maternity department and congratulations on the beginning of your journey into parenthood.  As a maternity team, we work together to provide women and babies with the best possible care and a healthy and positive birthing outcome for all. We believe in an equitable service for all women and follow compliance with national directives and agenda’s to…