Wye Valley NHS Trust

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The aim of this parents’ guide is to ensure all parents receive information about the Infant Feeding Policy.

Where to go when you arrive at hospital Patients are asked to report to the reception area indicated on their appointment letter.  Patients attending appointments in Oxford Suite, Eign Suite and Audiology please check in at the main reception at the front entrance to Hereford County Hospital. When you receive a letter, giving you information of the date and time of your appointment, it should state which reception area that you need to attend. If you are unsure of where to go, ask at the main reception/information desk located in the main hospital entrance area. Outpatient areas have reception desks…

Ideally your Rheumatology medication should not be interrupted, as this increases the risk of your condition flaring. Before you go, make sure you have sufficient supplies of your medication and a sharps bin for disposal of used syringes. If you get your prescription from your GP, please contact them in time to request extra medication for when you are away. If we supply your medication and you are taking injections with you on a plane, please contact us for a travel letter, to have with you when taking the injections through customs. Injections should not be placed in the hold…

Going home from hospital - being discharged from hospital

Pulse oximetry Once baby is born they will be offered pulse oximetry to screen for possible heart problems. This is a quick test where their oxygen levels in their blood is measured on their right hand and any foot.  If the results are not normal then they will be referred to the paediatrician for further investigations. Hearing screening Hearing screening will also be offered. If you aren’t having an early discharge after birth then this will usually happen on the maternity ward, otherwise you will be sent a letter with an appointment within four weeks.  Newborn and Infant Examination (NIPE)…

Please bring your appointment letter with you to your appointment. Please also ensure you bring your full address, telephone number, GP details and red book. If you are unable to attend, please contact us as soon as possible on 01432 349620 Please ensure that you do not bring other children to the appointment, this is to ensure that your child is not distracted during the assessment. If your child is over 3, they may be asked to wear headphones during the appointment. If you think they would benefit, you can try practicing this at home if you have your own…

We are committed to reducing the impact on the environment from our activities, wherever possible, whilst at the same time improving the quality of care to our patients and service users and their carers.   We have already taken a number of steps to reduce our carbon footprint at our sites and further steps are underway. These include introducing new technologies to help reduce our carbon emissions at our sites and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels for a greener future.   Green Plan The Trust's Green Plan outlines projects, schemes and activities which will lead the Trust  towards its target of…

  All patients are given verbal advice on self-care at initial assessment and this is followed up with written information. Information is reiterated at follow-up appointments. Carers often attend with the most vulnerable and we include them in the discussions where appropriate. Patients and carers can often manage simple foot care if shown how to use nail nippers or a good nail file effectively. We advise on where to obtain the appropriate equipment. We also advise on appropriate footwear again giving advice on where to obtain suitable accommodating footwear e.g. for oedematous feet. A range of information leaflets are available…

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…