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Mindfulness Do you feel that you are in a daily battle with your pain? Is your mind full of thoughts, fears, frustrations or muddle? Do you feel like you are always rushing? Do you hate the idea of “accepting your pain” or “coming to terms with it”? Mindfulness can help you find a calmer way to live life despite having pain. What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is merely paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgementally.  It is based on meditation practice which helps you Allow your mind to settle more in the present moment…

Leominster Community Hospital - Visiting restrictions  information 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 facility in Herefordshire can best meet their needs. There are two wards at Leominster Community hospital, Minster and Eaton. These are split into smaller rooms of single or five bedded bays, all single gender. Please remember, there are NO A&E facilities at Leominster Community Hospital. If you need treatment for a non-serious injury/health condition, contact NHS111, speak to your GP or visit your local pharmacy…

Otoscopy – examination of the ears to identify any wax blockages, infection, etc. Tympanometry – a measurement that tests the condition of the middle part of the ear and mobility of the eardrum by making small pressures change inside the ear. Hearing assessment – see below for further information about the range of methods of hearing assessment for different ages. We will discuss any concerns you may have about your child’s hearing and any relevant medical history or family history of hearing loss. The results of the assessment will be discussed with you during the appointment You will receive a…

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…

When you join our team, you'll play a vital role in moving our organisation forward and maintaining our reputation for excellence in patient care.  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. Click on the video below to see what Herefordshire can offer... #ThatsWye   What we offer  WVT offers a range of specialities and job roles, which means that you can spend your entire career here.  Find out more.  New opportunities to…

Women’s Health Department Patient information leaflet – Post-Menopausal Bleeding (PMB)   What is Post-menopausal bleeding? Any bleeding from the vagina after menopause. This can be light spotting, a change in discharge colour or heaver bleeding. What causes post-menopausal bleeding? There can be many different causes, including: The walls of the vagina become thinner. Small skin-tag growths (polyps) in the vagina, cervix or uterus. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) making the womb lining thicker.   Most of the time, the cause of post-menopausal bleeding is not serious, but sometimes it can be a sign of cancer of the cervix, vagina or endometrium…

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.