Wye Valley NHS Trust

Job Title: Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon (locum post since 2002) Orthopaedic Associate Specialist since 1991 - Hereford Qualifications M.B.Ch.B. 1972 - Iraq F.R.C.S. 1982 - Scotland Diploma in Biomedical Engineering 2000 - Scotland Outpatient Services Clinic Emergency and trauma clinic, Tuesday morning - Hereford County Hospital Spinal and general orthopaedic clinic, Tuesday afternoon - Hereford County Hospital Paediatric and general orthopaedic clinic 1, 3 and 5, Friday morning - Hereford County Hospital General orthopaedic clinic 2 and 4, Friday afternoon - Leominster Community Hospital  Inpatient and Day Case Operating Times Mr Majeed and his team operate all day Wednesday. Conditions…

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…

Being physically inactive is when you don’t move your body for long periods of time. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes and being overweight all increase the risk of heart and circulatory problems. Being physically active regularly helps reduce these conditions. Being active is anything that raises your heart rate, this can be activities like hanging the washing out, walking outdoors or sports. You should be able to hold a conversation while you are active. Regular activity doesn’t just protect your heart, it can help improve your general health and wellbeing. The amount of physical activity you can…

The Coffee Cup The Coffee Cup, at Hereford County Hospital, is located on the ground floor near the main entrance area.  It is open 7 days a week, 7am to 7pm (this may vary for public holidays)   The Coffee Cup serves Costa beverages, as well as bottled drinks and hot and cold snack item foods. All items can be eaten in or taken away. Spires Restaurant Spires Restaurant, is located on the first floor at Hereford County Hospital. It is accessible via the visitors lift on the ground floor or stairs next to the lift.  The restaurant is near to the hospital pharmacy. It…

About the service Our health visiting teams work with families, early years, health colleagues and other agencies to support the health and wellbeing of pre-school children across Herefordshire. Health visitors are qualified nurses or midwives who have additional training in specialist community and public health nursing. They have specialist training in children's development and health promotion. The health visiting teams comprise health visitors, community staff nurses, and community nursery nurses. As a service, we are committed to supporting the training of students, so students may accompany us during visits. If you would prefer for a student not to be present,…

Visiting restrictions check for Visiting restrictions  Information for patients and carers We have three modern and comfortable community hospitals. If you are a patient in an acute hospital, such as Hereford County Hospital, your doctors and nurses may now think you are well enough to be moved to a Community Hospital. We would like to tell you more about them, their modern facilities and the nurses, doctors and therapists there. This information may also be of interest to you if you are at home and due to be admitted for care. If you are a patient at the County Hospital it…

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Inflammatory arthritis activity can vary and there will be times when it is manageable and other times when you may experience flare-ups. A flare-up of your inflammatory arthritis may include symptoms such as worsening of joint pain, swelling, stiffness, fatigue and general “unwell” feeling. Flare-ups are unpredictable and can start suddenly or after an illness such as a chest or urinary infection or a stressful period (physical or mental). Triggers may not always be identifiable. You must seek urgent medical attention if you have a joint that becomes red, hot, swollen, and painful and a fever, as this may suggest…