There are three community hospitals within Herefordshire based at Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye. 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…

  Visiting restrictions information     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. The Community Hospital is a modern, well designed building in the popular market town of Ross-on-Wye. It is staffed by dedicated professionals who are committed to providing quality care based on the needs of each patient. As well as the Nursing staff, there are teams of professional staff such as Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists…

thePoint4 As a Wye Valley NHS Trust employee, thePoint4 offers a fantastic membership discount, whether it be the sports hall, astro pitch, fitness suite, group exercise classes, massage, spa, hydrotherapy or meeting room. There certainly is more than just one reason to come and visit thePoint4!  To find out about thePoint4 click here. Halo Wye Valley NHS Trust staff can join Halo, health and fitness centre, at discounted rates.  Halo offers a wide range of facilities including a gym, swimming, sauna, classes, personal trainers, golf, library relaxation and beauty therapies. To find out about Halo click here 

Comfort measures in labour and birth

Mr Vijai Ranawat FRCS (T+O) Job Title:              Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon.   Qualifications:   BSc (Hons) Physiology, University College London 1994. MB BS, University of London 1997. MRCS, Royal College of Surgeons of England 2001. FRCS (T+O) 2008. Mr Ranawat studied at University College London Medical School and graduated in 1997.  He underwent Basic Surgical Training in Essex followed by a year of further experience in Hobart, Australia.  He undertook Higher Surgical Training on the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Stanmore Rotation which involved several Hospitals in North London.  He has done two Fellowships, one in Adelaide, Australia in Sports Surgery and Lower…

Welcome to Wye Valley NHS Trust maternity service This section is designed to support you through your pregnancy, birth and beyond, with up to date, evidence based information to enable you to make informed choices throughout your maternity journey. A warm welcome to our Maternity department and congratulations on the beginning of your journey into parenthood.  As a maternity team, we work together to provide women and babies with the best possible care and a healthy and positive birthing outcome for all. We believe in an equitable service for all women and follow compliance with national directives and agenda’s to…

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Coronavirus Public Health England advice Coronavirus advice  To protect our patients, visitors and staff we have implemented a zero tolerance approach to Health Care Associated Infections. Our key role is to monitor healthcare associated infection, we educate our staff, and raise awareness of infection control with our patients, visitors and the public, ensure policies are up to date and based on the best evidence; we undertake audits; and manage outbreaks. The team consists of a consultant microbiologist, a lead infection prevention nurse and four infection prevention nurses. The team is represented at the Trust Board by the Director of Nursing.…

A comprehensive guide Induction of labour (IOL) is the attempt to bring on labour when a woman is not showing any signs of being in labour, it is now a commonly used intervention, with 1 in 3 women experiencing it.  As with any intervention offered in pregnancy and birth, you, as the mother have the option to accept or decline. In order to make that decision you will need up-to-date, evidence-based information about that topic. We want all women to have the same information and to empower you to make the right decision for you, your baby and your family.…

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