Wye Valley NHS Trust

Rehabilitation supports re-learning how to do day-to-day activities following a stroke:  You will be assessed by a variety of healthcare professionals to find out what you used to do before you had the stroke and how it has affected you since. The aims or goals of rehabilitation are then discussed and agreed with you – both for the long term and for whilst you are in hospital. You will be provided with exercises and opportunities to practice skills between your therapy sessions. Your progress is monitored regularly to make sure you are on track and goals can be changed accordingly.…

Before labour starts, the neck of the womb (cervix) is long, firm and closed. Even before labour begins, the cervix can be drawn up and gets thinner.  The ‘latent’ phase of labour is the very first part of your labour – the early part of first stage. During the ‘latent’ phase the neck of the womb thins and opens up to about 3 to 4 cm.  The latent phase can last several days or weeks before active labour starts. This is normal. Some women have bouts of contractions lasting a few hours, which then stop and start again later or…

Wye Valley NHS Trust work placement and work experience opportunities.

  Patients should all be seen within 4 weeks of a referral Patients with a new diagnosis will be seen within 2 weeks of a referral Continued support from the service is offered All aspects of wellness, illness and social care benefits are assessed Prompt correct referrals to other health care professionals are actioned and followed up Patients have access to the most correct up-to-date information available Patients needing modifying treatments are assessed at an appropriate time Relapsing patients are triaged and treated within a 10 day timeframe The model of delivery encompasses: Health promotion for people newly diagnosed with MS…

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

Our Education Directorate has been launched with the vision of promoting truly multi-professional education supported by one integrated team. We endeavour to make education accessible to all staff, from our most junior students to our most experienced leaders. We support a wide range of programmes for formal academic training as well as career development opportunities including management and leadership programmes. We have a shared governance system, a shared meeting structure and a shared financial management system across medical and non-medical learners covering both undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities. We work collaboratively with key partners and stakeholders regionally to ensure WVT employees…

Welcome to Wye Valley NHS Trust Community Midwifery, our aim is to support you and your family through pregnancy, labour and after the birth. As a team of Community Midwives we aim to provide the highest standard of care support and advice. We offer of range of options where to give birth to your baby, either in hospital, or at home. It is our aim to help you achieve your ideal birth experience, be that in the home or within the hospital. We have five Community Midwifery Teams providing care to the women of Herefordshire. Your named midwife is linked…

The Radiology Department at Wye Valley NHS Trust provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic imaging services for patients across Herefordshire, as well as parts of Powys, Shropshire and Monmouthshire. Our services support patients referred from a range of healthcare professionals and settings, including GPs, hospital wards, outpatient clinics and the Emergency Department. Our services are delivered across The County Hospital, Wye Valley Community Diagnostic and Treatment Centre and community hospital sites, helping patients to access imaging closer to home where appropriate. Our services We provide a wide range of diagnostic imaging services, including: X-ray CT (Computed Tomography) MRI (Magnetic Resonance…

Key workers The key workers provide support and information to patients and their families. They are based at the Macmillan Renton Unit, Hereford County Hospital. They co-ordinate your gynae-oncology care and liaise with all other health professionals involved in your care. Their aim to ensure there is continuity for you.  Find out about the Macmillan Renton Unit. Karen Gow is the gynaecology cancer clinical nurse specialists (CNS)/ keyworker based at Hereford County Hospital. She is available to support you from the point of diagnosis onwards. Her aim is to try and reduce the stress and anxiety that you and your family…