Wye Valley NHS Trust

My Health and Wellbeing patient portal – IMPORTANT UPDATE - August 2026 Wye Valley NHS Trust is transitioning to a new patient portal. As we transition to the new patient portal, the current, My Health and Wellbeing portal, closed on 4th August. This portal has been used by patients across Herefordshire and Worcestershire to access outpatient appointments, clinic letters and other health information online.  Unfortunately, the company that provides the current system is no longer able to continue supporting the service.  What this means for you  From 4th August:  You will no longer be able to access the My Health and Wellbeing portal  There will…

Pre-employment checks Once you have been offered a post, we have to undertake a number of mandatory checks which help us to keep you, our patients, staff and visitors safe. These checks have to be completed before we can agree your start date and send you a contract. We aim to complete these checks as quickly as possible. For your information, here is a list of the checks that we carry out for everyone who applies for a job at Wye Valley NHS Trust. Identity  We will ask you to provide us with documents which confirm your identity. These documents…

Registered charity number: 1058898 We are always very appreciate of any donations.   The Trust receives government funding for healthcare, and aims to provide the best possible facilities, equipment and environment for patients, services users, visitors and staff, but there is always more we can do to enhance the healthcare we provide.  We provide many healthcare services across Herefordshire and the surrounding areas; acute care, rehabilitation at community hospitals, and community services such as district nursing, school nursing and health visiting. Each year generous companies and individuals help us to raise much-needed funds and the Trust has benefited over several…

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. Talking to your baby bump during pregnancyTalking with your baby from 0 to 6 monthsTalking with your baby from 6 to 12 monthsTalking with your baby from 1 to 2 yearsTelevision…

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…

Applying for a post Once you have searched our current vacancies and found a job you would like to apply for, you will need to complete an online application. You have the option to click ‘apply online now’ on all of our advertised vacancies to be taken to an application form. At WVT, making sure that our staff feel valued is as important to us as making sure that our patients are safe. We’re looking for people that live our values to help us make a difference to the thousands of patients who come to us for treatment every year.…

Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership

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…

There are many ways to help. However much time you are able to give, there will be a role to suit you. There are opportunities at the County Hospital site in Hereford, the community hospitals in Leominster, Bromyard and Ross-on-Wye, and also from home. Usual volunteer hours are Monday to Friday, either in the morning or afternoon.  We do, however, also have some weekend and evening roles available too. The volunteer roles we are currently recruiting for are listed below. Volunteer-Led Patient Contact Centre This is an exciting new initiative to improve communication with patients.   You will be part of…

Whilst Strep A infections are usually mild, they can on rare occasions lead to a more serious infection called Invasive Group A Strep (iGAS). Parents should trust their judgement when their child is poorly. If they believe that their child has scarlet fever or seems seriously unwell, please contact NHS 111 or their GP. Parents and carers who are unsure where best to access help and treatment are encouraged to contact NHS111 by calling 111, or if their child is over the age of 5 using the online service via 111.nhs.uk Parents should call 999 or go to A&E if…