About the Service School Nurses are public health nurses working in the community, they are registered nurses with an additional public health nursing qualification. School Nurses have specialist knowledge and skills to enable them to work with children and young people aged from 5-19. The School Nursing team is comprised of School Nurses, Community Staff Nurses and School Nurse Assistants and as a service we are committed to supporting students, therefore a student may accompany us and be present during contacts. If you would prefer for a student to not be present please let your School Nurse know. The School…

Introduction to pharmacy The Pharmacy Department is recognised as the centre of expert knowledge within Wye Valley NHS Trust on the use of medicines. Our aim is to ensure that our patients get the maximum benefit from the medicines they receive and that medicines are managed safely within the organisation. Where to find us We are situated on the first floor of Hereford County Hospital, opposite Spires Restaurant. As you enter the main entrance of the hospital, head to the main corridor and turn right which will lead you to the left with lift or stairs access. Once on the…

Visiting arrangements and virtual visiting We have eased visiting on a number of our wards. Find out more. Helping you stay in touch with patients during COVID. We have some alternative ways that you can stay in touch with loved ones who are in hospital. Information Hub and signposting for patients, carers and visitors – we’re here to help  Our Information Hub and signposting service is available for patients, carers and visitors, which is located at Hereford County Hospital, opposite main reception. The Information Hub is run jointly with WVT trained volunteers and patient advice and liaison staff, in partnership with Talk…

This page is specifically for patients who are receiving Care and Treatment from the WVT Dietetic Team You should have been directed to this webpage following a recent appointment with a Dietitian who has suggested you follow a low FODMAP diet. Below is a 12 minute video talking  you through the process of implementing a low FODMAP diet. To view the video, please follow THIS LINK

We are committed to reducing the impact on the environment from our activities, wherever possible, whilst at the same time improving the quality of care to our patients and service users and their carers.   We have already taken a number of steps to reduce our carbon footprint at our sites and further steps are underway. These include introducing new technologies to help reduce our carbon emissions at our sites and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels for a greener future.   Green Plan The Trust's Green Plan outlines projects, schemes and activities which will lead the Trust  towards its target of…

This page is specifically for patients who are receiving care and treatment from the WVT Dietetic Team Your Dietitian should have directed you to this page if you have been feeling better on a low FODMAP diet. The below video is a short guide discussing the reintroduction phase of the diet. To view the video, please follow THIS LINK

Garway Ward  6/1/26- Visiting has been stoppped (except in exceptional cases) - please follow link below for more information Visiting - Follow this link for the latest information and how to arrange visits.   Garway Ward is one of our new wards located on the Hereford County Hospital site, which provides modern, state-of-the art facilities for our patients.   The ward is accessible through the main Hereford County Hospital building and link corridor that leads to the new wards. Watch our staff recognition video about the new wards and our #WVTAmazingstaff 

Hereford County Hospital The department of Geriatric Medicine at Hereford County Hospital provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for older people across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. Our services focus on holistic assessment, rehabilitation, and supporting patients to live well and independently.  Our services  Inpatient Care We provide inpatient care across the following wards. Each ward is supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team, with daily collaborative working to ensure high-quality, patient-centred care.  Ashgrove Ward Garway Ward Dinmore Ward Orthogeriatric medicine Patients admitted with femoral fractures are cared for directly by the Geriatric Medicine team on Dinmore Ward. Care is delivered jointly with the Trauma…

Wye Valley NHS Trust publishes a large amount of information which the general public are entitled to view. If you wish to view a publication that is not listed below contact the communications team. Annual Reports, Accounts, Audit and Annual General Meeting minutes Annual Reports, Accounts and Audit Letters Annual General Meetings If you require Annual Reports, Audit letters, Annual Accounts that are not available on this page contact the Trust communications team. General Publications Quality Account Infection prevention Annual Report - access the Annual Report on the infection prevention page Standing orders and standing financial instructions document 2024/2025 Green Plan…

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