Many Rheumatology conditions are life-long, but, with the right treatment, the symptoms can be well controlled for prolonged periods of time, enabling you to get on with your daily life. However, because things can change over time, we usually arrange follow-up appointments at regular intervals. This may mean that you take time off from work, or other activities, to attend the appointments when they are well. PIFU allows you to have a greater control over your appointments. Instead of being offered regular follow-up appointments, you can request your own appointment when you need it (e.g., when you are experiencing a…

We encourage all patients to take an active role in their care, and we want to make sure your follow up appointments work better for you. We know that attending appointments can be time consuming, costly and cause worry. We are learning from you that follow up appointments are not always useful or needed. Now, you and your healthcare professional can work together to decide the best option for you, this may include: No follow up appointment at all. A follow up appointment for an agreed date, for example in six months.- Follow up appointments may be at the hospital,…

If you wish to go back to booking regular Rheumatology appointments, please tell us and we will arrange this for you. We are also happy to discuss any concerns you may have.  

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, follow THIS LINK https://youtu.be/PpvmGkMxkk4

The County Hospital has its own Angiography Suite where cardiac diagnostic tests, heart pacing, and the fitting of pacemakers are carried out. The Suite has its own dedicated staff, which assists the doctor and takes care of patients during their visit. It is managed by the heart and lung department. Coronary Angiography Coronary Angiography is a special x-ray of the coronary arteries. The coronary arteries do not show up on a plain x-ray. Coronary Angiography involves a dye being injected down the coronary arteries, which together with their smaller branches, then show up clearly on an x-ray “like a road…

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Visiting restrictions  Follow this link for the latest information on visiting. About Arrow Ward

The Primrose surgical unit is located on the ground floor at Hereford County Hospital.  Please follow the ground floor corridor signs or ask at main reception. Visiting restrictions. Follow this link for the latest visiting information.

Visiting restrictions  Visiting restrictions. Follow this link for the latest information and how to arrange visits.