Wye Valley NHS Trust

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. 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 Community.  Our…

We start to talk about discharge with you as early as possible and we will inform you as soon as possible of the date and destination of your discharge.  Sometimes our assessments show that you may need additional support at home, or that, in some cases, it may no longer be possible for you to manage at home, in which case moving to residential or nursing care may be necessary. Our multidisciplinary team will attempt to get you home or to a more suitable alternative as soon as you are well enough.  If necessary and appropriate a rehab review meeting will…

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…

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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…

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The maternity ward is located on the second floor at Hereford County Hospital. If you are not wishing for an early discharge from Delivery Suite or if you and your baby need some additional monitoring or support with feeding then you will be transferred to Maternity Ward shortly after birth. When you arrive a midwife will be assigned to care for you and they will come and introduce themselves. There are also Maternity Support Workers and Healthcare Assistants on the ward who can support you and help you with baby cares. Below is some useful information about how the ward…

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Local Counter Fraud Specialist We have a Local Counter Fraud service provided for Wye Valley NHS Trust who hold the required accreditation to undertake such work. The Trust is responsible for the administration of public funds for the purpose of providing health care to the community we serve. It is recognised that the existence of fraud and corruption threaten to prevent these funds providing maximum benefit to patients. The Trust takes a robust response to these threats as reflected in the Counter Fraud and Corruption Policy and by developing an organisational culture that is intolerant of fraud and corruption. Suspicions…