Wye Valley NHS Trust

If you have a fall stay calm and try not to panic If you are able to get up: Do NOT attempt the above if you have had a hip or knee replacement in the past 6 weeks unless taught by a physiotherapist. 1. Roll onto one side 2. Ease onto your elbows 3. Push up onto hands and knees into a crawling position 4. Crawl to a sturdy piece of furniture, e.g. table or chair 5. Put both hands up onto the furniture  6. Bring your strongest leg up, place your foot flat on the floor 7. Push up…

At your booking appointment your midwife will go through all the screening that you will be offered during pregnancy and for your baby once they are born. The first screening will involve a blood test at your initial appointment, which will be looking for infectious diseases, your rhesus factor, your haemoglobin level, your blood type and if you have any antibodies.  Also at this appointment your midwife will make a referral for you to have a dating scan, which will give you an estimated date of birth for baby.  At this scan they will ask if you would like to…

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…

The Ockenden Report was published in December 2020 and contained 7 immediate and Essential Actions for all Maternity Trusts. Information about the Ockenden Report is available on the NHS website. Take a look at some of the ways, outlined below, that we are implementing these actions at Wye Valley NHS Trust. Wye Valley NHS Trust is proud of the safe and kind service we provide to women and their families, but it’s important to always strive for improvement. Every member of staff has a part to play. Please contact our Matron for Quality and Safety if you have any ideas or…

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,…

General Scans (including x-ray, MRI and CT scan) Please note that depending on scan you had, there is usually a time gap between having the scan and the results becoming available to us. Once the report has been made available, the clinician will receive a copy, this will then be reviewed and you will either receive the results via a results letter, telephone call or be informed of the results at your next appointment. Bone Density Scan/DEXA queries - 01432 364 189.

The Dietetic Department provides services to patients in The County Hospital and Community Hospitals. This includes: Advice and support for inpatients at The County Hospital Outpatient clinics at The County Hospital including specialist Adult and Paediatric clinics Support for the Community Hospitals Support for patients on artificial feeding at home We are based in the Therapy Services Department and the Diabetes Unit.  Our team includes 11 qualified dietitians, one assistant practitioner and two dietetic assistant. Useful Links British Dietetic Association                                          …

Macmillan cancer information and support service

WVT has a key part to play in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Section 11 of the Children Act 2004 places a duty on every NHS Trust to have arrangements in place to ensure that the organisation and all staff working within it have regard to the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. The Trust regularly reviews its arrangements against these requirements and is compliant with them. The Trust board takes the issue of safeguarding extremely seriously and receives an annual report on safeguarding children issues. The Trust’s Safeguarding Committee meets quarterly and monitors safeguarding…

Birth to 2 hours During this time you will be on Delivery Suite having your well-earned tea and toast and bath while your midwife finishes all of your labour and birth notes. Following the birth of your baby the midwife will conduct an initial top to toe examination of your baby to assess for wellbeing and to identify anything unusual. The check will be performed next to you to provide information and reassurance.  4 hours to 24 hours At this point you will transferred on to Maternity Ward and handover of care will be given from your birth midwife to…