Wye Valley NHS Trust

If you’ve ever dreamt of a place which brings together the convenience of living in a big city with the lifestyle associated with a home in a rural idyll, Herefordshire is the place for you. Herefordshire lies in the south west of the West Midlands, bordering Wales. It is a rural county with a population of around 178,400. Numbers are expected to grow to 193,600 by 2026. Just under half of the population live in villages and rural areas, just under a third (30 per cent) of the people live in Hereford City, and the rest (22 per cent) live…

Back to Rapid Cardiology The two carotid arteries are the main vessels that supply blood to the brain. They originate from the main arteries of the body (the aorta and brachiocephalic artery) in the chest and travel up through the neck and into the skull. Atherosclerosis of the right or left carotid artery is the most common cause of a stroke. A carotid duplex scan is a technique to take a picture of these arteries using sound waves (ultrasound). A sound-wave transducer is placed gently on the neck. The walls and interior of the artery are visualised and the velocity…

Dinmore Ward is one of our new wards located on the Hereford County Hospital site, which provides modern, state-of-the art facilities for our patients.   The ward is accessible through the main Hereford County Hospital building and link corridor that leads to the new wards. Watch our staff recognition video about the new wards and our #WVTAmazingstaff  Visiting restrictions   Visiting restrictions. Follow this link for the latest information and how to arrange visits.

Ashgrove Ward is one of our new wards located on the Hereford County Hospital site, which provides modern, state-of-the art facilities for our patients.   The ward is accessible through the main Hereford County Hospital building and link corridor that leads to the new wards. Watch our staff recognition video about the new wards and our #WVTAmazingstaff  Visiting - Follow this link for the latest information and how to arrange visits.

Garway Ward  Follow this link for the latest information on Visiting  Garway Ward is one of our new wards located on the Hereford County Hospital site, which provides modern, state-of-the art facilities for our patients.   The ward is accessible through the main Hereford County Hospital building and link corridor that leads to the new wards. Watch our staff recognition video about the new wards and our #WVTAmazingstaff 

Ross Hospital check for Visiting restrictions information   About our hospital  Patients who require a period of rehabilitation at a community hospital will need to have an assessment undertaken of the support they will need during their stay. This assessment will consider which facility in Herefordshire can best meet their needs. The Community Hospital is a modern, well designed building in the popular market town of Ross-on-Wye. It is staffed by dedicated professionals who are committed to providing quality care based on the needs of each patient. As well as the Nursing staff, there are teams of professional staff such as Physiotherapists and Occupational…

Bromyard Community Hospital - Visiting restrictions  information There are three community hospitals within Herefordshire based at Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.  About our hospital Patients who require a period of rehabilitation at a community hospital will need to have an assessment undertaken of the support they will need during their stay. This assessment will consider which facility in Herefordshire can best meet their needs. Bromyard Community Hospital is a modern, well-equipped hospital, staffed by dedicated professionals who are committed to providing quality care for patients. As well as the qualified Nursing staff, there are teams of professional staff such as Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists,…

We are pleased to welcome you to the purpose built Day Case Surgical Unit at Hereford County Hospital, which opened in July 2024.  The unit provides modern, state-of-the-art facilities, for our patients.   The types of procedure offered in the new unit include a mix of day case surgeries, including gynaecology, urology, general surgical, orthopaedic and cataract procedures. We have three dedicated theatres, including a cataract theatre.    Location The day case surgical unit is located in a new building on the Hereford County Hospital site.  You can access this building through the main hospital reception entrance.  Please follow the main corridor…

Injection site reactions include redness, itching, pain or swelling at the injection site. They mostly occur 1 to 2 days after an injection and go away within 3 to 5 days. Change the injection site each time you inject (e.g. rotate from one leg to another leg). Apply a cold compress to the injection site. Antihistamine tablets can help. If you continue to experience problems please contact us and we will be able to provide you further advice.