The department of Podiatric Surgery serves communities from Herefordshire and the surrounding counties. Below is a table outlining the locations that we provide these services from. Please contact the department for more information.  Herefordshire Belmont Day surgery unit / Clinic Ledbury Community Health and Care Centre Ross-on-Wye hospital (MSK clinic) Leominster hospital (MSK clinic)  Gloucestershire Tetbury Hospital - day case surgery also performed Tewkesbury Community Hospital Gloucester City Open Access Clinic  Shropshire/Telford & Wrekin Bridgnorth Hospital - day case surgery also performed Apley Clinic, Princess Royal Hospital Ludlow Hospital  Gwent Monmouth Monnow Vale Health and Social Care Facility St Joseph's…

The main entrance of the The County Hospital is located in Stonebow Road. The maps below show where the hospital is situated, along with locations of the main departments and wards. Main routes into Hereford (links to Google Maps) Ward/Department map Map of hospital site Walking is often the quickest and easiest way to get around the city, if you are able to do this.  Walking routes across Hereford.  Please find below information about bus and train travel, travelling by car, parking charges and concessions, parking for disabled people, community hospital parking and help with travel costs. Bus and train travel…

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…

Blood tests help us to ensure that the medication is being used safely and not causing any harmful effects. When you first start a DMARD, such as Methotrexate or Sulfasalazine, you will need 2 weekly blood tests for 6 weeks, then monthly thereafter. Once your condition is stable on the medication, your blood tests should be every 2 to 3 months, unless required more often. We also check your bloods when you are on a biologic drug, and we will let you know the required frequency for each specific biologic. Should there be any cause for concern, either your GP…

Elaine Taylor started working for Wye Valley NHS Trust in August 2005 after qualifying as a Diagnostic Radiographer.  My name is Elaine Taylor and I am a Sonographer working in the Radiology department. I started working at the Trust in August 2005. I had just qualified as a Diagnostic Radiographer at Birmingham City University. I gained much experience working as a general Radiographer undertaking theatre work as well as x-raying patients from the wards, GP’s and outpatients.  I found my time as a Radiographer very rewarding and the help and support from my colleagues in radiology stood me in good…

The service provides the following: Home visits: For newly diagnosed patients within 2 weeks of their diagnosis. This appointment usually is approximately 2 hours in length For initiation of injection training for the disease modifying training Follow up visit 4 weeks after injection commencement For patients who are in Nursing homes for symptom review and support For patients who are unable to attend clinics for symptom review and support Clinic locations: Sarum House MS Therapy Centre Leominster hospital Ross Hospital Ledbury Hospital Bromyard hospital Kington GP Practice Llandrindod Wells GP Practice Hereford Oxygen & Wellness Therapy Centre Video and Telephone…

To help prepare for your appointment please ensure you have your appointment letter, which will include the hospital or community clinic you need to attend, the date and time of your appointment, and any other relevant information you may be asked to bring with you. Planning your journey and parking/transport Before you travel to your appointment ensure you know which hospital or community clinic you are attending, where you are going to park/transport arrangements, and allow sufficient time to get to your appointment, find parking and book in at the reception area detailed on your letter.   Hereford County Hospital parking…

Systemic-Anti Cancer Pre-Treatment information and video for patients

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.

Same Day Emergency Care Unit (FSDEC) is an extension of the emergency department. The unit provides specialist care which focusses on providing a safe, timely discharge following a comprehensive assessment on the same day.