Wye Valley NHS Trust

The Gastroenterology Department treats a variety of conditions related to the digestive system, including: Dyspepsia Gastro-oesophageal reflux Oesophageal dysmotility Peptic ulceration Pancreatic disease Acute and Chronic Liver disease Coeliac disease and other small bowel diseases Ulcerative colitis Crohn’s disease and other inflammatory bowel diseases Assessment of change in bowel habit Iron deficiency anaemia Weight loss Sub-speciality clinics and services In addition to general gastroenterology services, the department offers specialized clinics for: Iron Deficiency Anaemia Inflammatory Bowel Disease Hepatology, including: Decompensated Liver Disease Haemochromatosis Tertiary In-Reach Clinic (QE-UHB) Nutrition Support Upper GI Symptom Clinic (Dyspepsia, Dysphagia, Barrett’s Oesophagus) Urgent Suspected CAncer…

Referral to general podiatry is through your GP or other Healthcare Professional. The service will triage referrals taking into account your medical history, foot condition and level of pain, prioritising those patients with greatest need.  Nail surgery is available to patients from 12 years upwards. Children biomechanics available to children aged 8-17 years. We work to the 18 week referral to treatment time. Urgent referrals are given priority and seen in the next available clinic. Urgent referrals to the Podiatric Specialist in Diabetes are usually seen within 3 days. Podiatry referral can be made via Electronic  Referral System or paper referral…

Mindfulness Do you feel that you are in a daily battle with your pain? Is your mind full of thoughts, fears, frustrations or muddle? Do you feel like you are always rushing? Do you hate the idea of “accepting your pain” or “coming to terms with it”? Mindfulness can help you find a calmer way to live life despite having pain. What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is merely paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgementally.  It is based on meditation practice which helps you Allow your mind to settle more in the present moment…

Felicity has worked at Wye Valley NHS Trust for over 25 years, thoroughly enjoying her chosen career in nursing and feels proud. Felicity Archer, Matron, Medical division Matron – Felicity Archer has worked at WVT since 1992, where she started working on Intensive Care.  After many enjoyable years in ITU including opportunity for career development and progression Felicity was ward sister for a cardiac and respiratory ward and has now progressed further to Matron of the medical division.  Felicity who is in charge of around 40 nurses and healthcare assistants says: "I absolutely love my job. I work with a…

The ‘Macmillan Renton Unit’ is a purpose built outpatient facility at Wye Valley NHS Trust, in Hereford, which opened in 2011. Macmillan Renton is an outpatient unit caring for patients who have cancer or where cancer is suspected. Haematology outpatient appointments are also held in this unit. Outpatient clinics as well as radiotherapy and chemotherapy are held daily (Monday to Friday), as well as other treatments, such as blood transfusions.  The Unit is supported by a broad range of staff. These include Specialist Doctors, Nurses, Physiotherapists, Dieticians, Occupational Therapists, Radiotherapists, Health Care Assistants, and Support Workers.  Our multidisciplinary team are…

This page contains links to information leaflets to explain our service and help with the development of your baby and child's speech and language.   Leaflets include advice on talking to your baby during pregnancy, from 0 to 6 months, 6 to 12 months, 1 to 2 years. 2 to 3 years. use of television, dummies, and what to do if you are having difficulty understanding your child's speech.   Child Development Centre Multi-Disciplinary Assessment Group (MDA) patient leaflet Talking to your baby bump during pregnancyTalking with your baby from 0 to 6 monthsTalking with your baby from 6 to…

Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL) producing Organism information for patients This information will be given to patients in hospital if they have a positive result for this organism.

Hand hygiene – information for patients Hand hygiene is the most effective infection prevention measure to be undertaken.

Trust Board Statement: Counter fraud and bribery Fraud and bribery in the NHS costs the taxpayer millions of pounds every year. We are accountable to the public for the provision of services in an open and honest manner and any failure to do so brings the service into disrepute and threatens the respect afforded to the whole organisation. The Trust is committed to applying the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity and every employee and individual acting on the Trust’s behalf is responsible for maintaining the organisation’s reputation and for conducting Trust business honesty and professionally.  Fraud The Trust…

Speech and language therapy We are an enthusiastic team of Speech and Language Therapists and assistants, who work with children and adults across the county of Herefordshire. Speech and Language Therapy provides life-improving treatment, tailored support and care for people of all ages who have difficulties with communication, eating, drinking or swallowing. The team work together with children, adults, families, carers and the wider workforce, to carry out assessments and plan personalised therapy programmes which meet each individual’s needs. What is a Speech and Language Therapist? Speech and language therapists (SLTs) work with children and adults who have communication problems including;…