The Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU) is a clinic, which assesses women in early pregnancy who have bleeding or pain (up to 18 weeks of pregnancy).  It is located on the second floor of Hereford County Hospital, within the women's health department. Your GP or Accident and Emergency doctor will arrange your appointment for you. We aim to diagnose your problem, offer advice, support and any treatment which may be needed. If you do not already have an appointment a member of the team will ring you with a date and time. We aim to see you within 2 working days.…

The Gastroenterology Department treats a variety of conditions related to the digestive system, including: Dyspepsia Gastro-oesophageal reflux Oesophageal dysmotility Peptic ulceration Pancreatic disease Acute and Chronic Liver disease Coeliac disease and other small bowel diseases Ulcerative colitis Crohn’s disease and other inflammatory bowel diseases Assessment of change in bowel habit Iron deficiency anaemia Weight loss Sub-speciality clinics and services In addition to general gastroenterology services, the department offers specialized clinics for: Iron Deficiency Anaemia Inflammatory Bowel Disease Hepatology, including: Decompensated Liver Disease Haemochromatosis Tertiary In-Reach Clinic (QE-UHB) Nutrition Support Upper GI Symptom Clinic (Dyspepsia, Dysphagia, Barrett’s Oesophagus) Urgent Suspected CAncer…

Ross Hospital check for 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…

Trust Board  The Trust is led by a Board of Directors made up of the Chairman, Non Executive Directors and Executive Directors, including the Chief Executive. The Trust Board is responsible for ensuring that the Trust carries out its requirement to provide health services for the local population effectively, efficiently, economically and in a safe environment. Meet the members of the board and view their biographies - If you would like to contact one of the Board members please use our website feedback form. Trust's Mission, Vision and Values - our vision, mission, values and Trust strategic objectives Trust Board members' register of interests Join…

Welcome to Wye Valley NHS Trust Community Diagnostic Centre, which is located on the northern side of Hereford city. This purpose-built centre offers modern facilities and state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment. It brings together the latest MRI, CT, X-ray, and Ultrasound technology, enabling us to play a vital role in identifying and treating illnesses more quickly and closer to home.

If you have a fall stay calm and try not to panic If you are able to get up: Do NOT attempt the above if you have had a hip or knee replacement in the past 6 weeks unless taught by a physiotherapist. 1. Roll onto one side 2. Ease onto your elbows 3. Push up onto hands and knees into a crawling position 4. Crawl to a sturdy piece of furniture, e.g. table or chair 5. Put both hands up onto the furniture  6. Bring your strongest leg up, place your foot flat on the floor 7. Push up…

Speech and language therapy We are an enthusiastic team of Speech and Language Therapists and assistants, who work with children and adults across the county of Herefordshire. Speech and Language Therapy provides life-improving treatment, tailored support and care for people of all ages who have difficulties with communication, eating, drinking or swallowing. The team work together with children, adults, families, carers and the wider workforce, to carry out assessments and plan personalised therapy programmes which meet each individual’s needs. What is a Speech and Language Therapist? Speech and language therapists (SLTs) work with children and adults who have communication problems including;…

If you had a planned caesarean section then you will need to stay in hospital for at least 24 hours after your baby is born. If you had an emergency caesarean then you will more likely stay in hospital for 48 hours. When you come out of theatre you will have a urinary catheter, this is a small flexible plastic tube which sits in your bladder and collects urine in a bag. This will usually be removed about 12 hours after the surgery, once you are able to mobilise to the toilet. Your midwife will ask to measure your first…

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…

Birth to 2 hours During this time you will be on Delivery Suite having your well-earned tea and toast and bath while your midwife finishes all of your labour and birth notes. Following the birth of your baby the midwife will conduct an initial top to toe examination of your baby to assess for wellbeing and to identify anything unusual. The check will be performed next to you to provide information and reassurance.  4 hours to 24 hours At this point you will transferred on to Maternity Ward and handover of care will be given from your birth midwife to…