Back to Orthopaedics Orthopaedic and trauma clinics at Hereford County Hospital are held in orthopaedic and fracture clinic in Oxford Suite. Telephone Numbers: To cancel, check appointment please contact the appropriate secretary or contact the referral management centre – 01432 257810.  

We rely on patient and public volunteers to enable research to happen. We would like to say a huge thank you to everybody who has volunteered in a research study and contributed to improving the lives of other people.   Clinical research provides the only reliable evidence for safe, effective healthcare. Without health research there would be no new medicines, tests or treatments for health or disease. There would be no advances to medical knowledge or improvements to care. Because of this, you may be asked about taking part in a study when you visit the hospital or another one…

We currently have arrangements for staff discounts in place with many local and national retailers or services. NHS discounts NHS discounts are able to offer discounts and services in the areas of cars and motoring, fashion, health and wellbeing, vouchers gifts, insurance, holidays and helplines. To find out more information on NHS discounts click here Cycle to work We encourage our staff to live healthy lifestyles and as part of this WVT have signed up to the cycle to work scheme. This scheme helps staff with the purchase of a tax-free bike for journeys to and from the workplace and saves approximately…

Job Title: Consultant Upper Limb Surgeon Qualifications MB ChB MRCS (Ed) FRCS Tr & Orth Mr Powers studied at Dundee University qualifying in 1996 (MBChB). Following basic surgical training in Stoke Mr Powers commenced his Orthopaedic registrar training in Oswestry, Birmingham and Warwick rotations. Mr Powers completed Orthopaedic specialist training with an overseas fellowship, in hand, wrist and elbow surgery at the Auckland regional hand unit (New Zealand). He has been a consultant at Hereford The County Hospital from January 2010. Outpatient Services Clinic Elective operation clinic, Monday afternoon, County Hospital - Oxford Suite Fracture clinic, Tuesday afternoon, County Hospital -…

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…

Press office We request that all press and media enquiries are directed to communications team, Press Office, in the first instance. We will endeavour to respond to your request promptly. The press office at the Trust is contactable:  Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, excluding Bank/Public holidays.    We have a duty of care to our patients, service users, their carers, and staff on Trust premises. This means that interviews, filming or photography cannot be carried out on the Trust sites without the express permission of the communications team. All requests for interviewing/photographing patients or staff must be made through…

All our clinics run weekdays 9am to 4.30pm as detailed below. As well as Sarum House and the Community Hospital sites we operate satellite clinics. Patients can choose the most convenient site to them to be treated. We can also arrange visits at home if you are housebound.   Clinic:  Sarum House Clinic - open Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm  Kington Medical Centre - open Monday and Thursday Leominster Community Hospital - open Monday, Tuesday AM, Wenesday and Friday Bromyard Community Hospital - open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday  Ledbury Health and Care Centre - open Thursday  Ross Community Hospital…

COVID-19 Osteoporasis information for public   What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is the term used to describe bones when they become ‘porous’, when the struts which make up the mesh-like structure within bone start to disappear. This leads to a reduction in bone strength and an increased risk of fracture after injuries such as a low impact fall. These broken bones or ‘fragility fractures’ can occur in different parts of the body, although the wrist, hip and spine are most commonly affected. Osteoporosis is thought to affect 1 in 3 women and 1 in 7 men during their lifetime. It is…

'Maddie's' story My waters had gone at around 11pm, my partner and I were in bed and I was actually eating profiteroles rolls before going to sleep at the time! It was strange that day…as we had put the car seat into the car, I had sorted all of the babies bottles and had literally got everything ready. After I had realised my waters had gone I phoned maternity triage, the midwife was very helpful and reassured me as I started to get very nervous. I thought I was going to go over my due date. She advised me to…

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,…