Wye Valley NHS Trust

Breech presentation is when a baby’s bottom or feet are lying at the base of the womb.  Breech presentation happens in 3-4% of pregnancies.  Many babies will be breech throughout pregnancy, but the majority will turn to be head down by 36-37 weeks. There are a few reasons which may contribute to why your baby is in the breech position: If you have too much fluid or too little fluid around the baby If this is your first pregnancy If you have a multiple pregnancy If your placenta is low lying in the womb In rare cases where the baby…

Please ensure you read completely. Dental appointment information for patients Before arriving at the Dental Access Centre we have a few questions to help keep everyone safe. Have you tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 10 days? Are you waiting for a COVID – 19 tests or results? Do you have any of the following symptoms: New, continuous cough High temperature or fever Loss of, or change in, sense of smell or taste? If you or anyone attending with you answers YES to any of the above, you should NOT attend the appointment but contact the number on the…

Can you sign me off work? If you are off work sick for 7 days or less, you do not need a fit note unless there are limitations that your workplace has imposed on you. If you are off work sick for more than 7 days, your employer will usually ask for a fit note (or Statement of Fitness for Work, doctor’s note) provided by your GP. If you have been admitted to hospital under the Rheumatology team, we can provide you with a clinical letter and you will also have you discharge summary. Can you complete my PIP paperwork?…

Job Title: Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon Qualifications Mr Oakley studied Medicine at Glasgow University, graduating in 1991. His specialist registrar training was on the Northern Regional Orthopaedic Training Programme whilst living in Durham. In 2001, he passed his FRCS (Tr & Orth) and completed an Arthroplasty Fellowship at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham, and a Trauma fellowship in Denver, Colorado, USA. He returned, as a Consultant, to Hereford in 2003. Research interests include hip and knee replacement, and arthroscopic knee surgery. Research papers on: Day Surgery Hernias (BJS) DVT Prophylaxis (BMJ) Hip Fractures (Injury) Fixation of Clavicle Fractures (EFFORT)…

About the Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) team The Upper GI (Gastrointestinal) Service at Hereford County Hospital is made up of a skilled and supportive team, including surgeons, specialist nurses, gastroenterologists, radiologists, pathologists, and oncologists. Together, we assess and treat conditions affecting the upper part of your digestive system, including your oesophagus (gullet), stomach, gallbladder, bile ducts, and liver. We provide care for a wide range of non-cancerous (benign) conditions, such as gallstones, acid reflux, and hernias. If a more serious (cancerous) condition is suspected, we will arrange the appropriate investigations and refer you to our specialist cancer team (Upper GI Cancer…

Your perineum Your perineum is the tissue between your vagina and your anus.  During birth you can experience perineal trauma/tearing.  This can be classified into four degrees of severity: 1st degree – these only affect the skin, they usually do not require any repair and heal quickly on their own. 2nd degree – these affect the skin and the perineal muscle layer, repair is usually needed. 3rd and 4th degree – 3.5% of women will experience a more substantial tear which involves the muscle that controls the anus. This degree of tear will need to be repaired in theatre. Episiotomy…

We advertise all of our nursing vacancies on our website. To apply for our posts you need to submit an online application via our Trust website or NHS jobs. Please ensure you read the advert text fully as this may include an assessment date you will be required to attend, if shortlisted. Interview Your interview panel will comprise of senior members of staff from your preferred area and human resources. This will last between 30 to 45 minutes and you will be asked competency based questions which aim to allow you to demonstrate your skills and abilities. If you are offered…

Who can refer to us and how Access to the service requires a referral from the following: GP – Your GP can directly refer you to our service. This may be done electronically by “e-referral” or letter Practice Nurse – In some GP practices a nurse may assess you and refer directly to the department Podiatrist – We strive to work closely with our colleagues and they can directly refer into the service. Often you may see a musculoskeletal specialist Podiatrist before referred for surgery. Physiotherapist – Often you may be seen by a physiotherapist within your GP practice, within…

Welcome to Wye Valley NHS Trust maternity service Please note that we have temporarily suspended our home birth service (Feb 2026). To read more, follow THIS LINK. 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…

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…