Wye Valley NHS Trust

COVID-19 Osteoporasis information for public   What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is the term used to describe bones when they become ‘porous’, when the struts which make up the mesh-like structure within bone start to disappear. This leads to a reduction in bone strength and an increased risk of fracture after injuries such as a low impact fall. These broken bones or ‘fragility fractures’ can occur in different parts of the body, although the wrist, hip and spine are most commonly affected. Osteoporosis is thought to affect 1 in 3 women and 1 in 7 men during their lifetime. It is…

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This service aims are: For all People with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in Herefordshire to have access to the MS nurse service within a variety of settings To provide a responsive service to the changing needs of the person with Multiple Sclerosis (pwMS), their families and carers Provide health promotion for people newly diagnosed with MS Undertake the management of people with MS at and after diagnosis Provide education for carers of the person with MS and also health and social care staff Management and co-ordination of the disease modifying medication Palliative care and management of people throughout the whole of their disease trajectory leading to being severely…

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…

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…

The Lymphoedema Service aims to offer an equitable countywide service to those affected with primary lymphoedema and lymphoedema secondary to cancer based on British Lymphology Society (BLS) Best Practice Standards. We provide a comprehensive and dedicated Lymphoedema Service, working to: Provide holistic assessment, treatment and psycho-social support for patients Together improve the function and quality of life, empowering and equipping you with self-care skills and ongoing support We aim to reduce the risk of lymphoedema related cellulitis infection which can require hospital admission Ensure there is equity in access to a uniform high standard of care provided locally and appropriate to…

The Children’s Hearing Centre is a department that provides a friendly and approachable service for all children aged 16 and below. We work with families and carers to deliver an accessible service which aims to provide early identification, assessment and treatment for children of all ages and abilities. Our department consists of Senior Audiologists, Clinical Scientists, Audiology Assistants and Administrative Support who are here to answer your enquiries. We work closely with our colleagues in the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme, Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Department, Paediatricians, the Education Support Service for Hearing Impaired Children (ToHI/Hearing Support Team) and our…

About this service The Pain Management Service supports people suffering from acute (short term) pain whilst in hospital or living with chronic pain (long term pain). The service aims to reduce pain where possible, and help people live the best possible life with ongoing pain.  Chronic pain means long term or persistent pain. This often affects the person’s quality of life both physically, and emotionally.  When pain becomes long term there are lots of complicated changes in the nervous system. Nerve pathways become more sensitive.  We have a multidisciplinary team of Doctors, Nurses, Psychologists and Physiotherapists. We work together to…

Back to Cardiac Services The Heart Function team are experienced nurses who have undertaken extended training in managing heart function problems. They work closely with the consultant cardiologists and other health care teams.  We aim to help you and your family and/or carer to: Access education and ongoing support and monitoring Benefit from evidence-based medications, procedures & rehabilitation Improve your confidence Improve your quality of life Avoid hospital admissions Shorten any stays in hospital Who can benefit from a consultation with a Heart Function Nurse? You can benefit if you have been told by a doctor that you have Left Ventricular…

The Department of Respiratory Medicine provides a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services as well as treatments for patients with lung, breathing and other related conditions. Overview of services Respiratory team Arrow Ward Early supportive discharge team Outpatient respiratory services  Bronchoscopy and thoracoscopy  Respiratory physiology department Pulmonary rehabilitation team Sleep service  Lung cancer screening service