Wye Valley NHS Trust

Our Health Visiting clinics are open to parents and carers of children under 5 years old, and they offer you the opportunity to discuss any concerns about your child's health or development and have them weighed. The clinics offered are drop in with the exception of Kington which is a booked clinic, if you would like to book into one of our appointment slots in Kington you can call the Single Point of Access on 07870 682711 (Monday-Friday 9am-4pm). Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday    Greencroft Children's Centre 9.15am to 11am Credenhill St David's Community Centre (HR4 7DQ) 1st Monday of the month 9:30-12midday  Widemarsh Children Centre…

This page is specifically for Children and Young People and their parents and carers. Below you will find a list of leaflets, resources and advice that you may find useful.   Documents: Coordination booklet - coming soon Cutlery   Useful links: Cosmic Kids- https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga Shoelaces- https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/media/256011/shoelace-tying-information-sheet.pdf Shoelaces- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DiF3lFzOeM Cutlery - https://eazyhold.com/ Motivation – Virtuous Feedback cycle https://www.instagram.com/tv/CDVx2KUhGd6/?igshid=17u6e1jd78efc Life skills for teenagers- https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/kids/resources/information-packs/life-skills-for-teenagers-falkirk-council-booklet/ Life skills for little ones- https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/media/2068/life-skills-for-little-ones.pdf   The OT toolbox. So many skills can be built on with what you already have at home. If there is an area your child has particular difficulty with there are a…

  Patients should all be seen within 4 weeks of a referral Patients with a new diagnosis will be seen within 2 weeks of a referral Continued support from the service is offered All aspects of wellness, illness and social care benefits are assessed Prompt correct referrals to other health care professionals are actioned and followed up Patients have access to the most correct up-to-date information available Patients needing modifying treatments are assessed at an appropriate time Relapsing patients are triaged and treated within a 10 day timeframe The model of delivery encompasses: Health promotion for people newly diagnosed with MS…

A video with some tips on how you can prepare for labour and birth. We provide antenatal education through The Real Birth Digital Programme. Please see the information below to find out more. The Real Birth Digital Programme  Birth Preparation Workshop This Course is FREE for you to access. It is available in English, Welsh, Polish, Portuguese, Urdu, Tamil and Arabic. The course includes breathing and massage techniques. You can access your course through your Digital Notes or a QR Code provided by your Midwife, or you can scan the QR code below to access the course.   What is the Real…

This page is specifically for Children and Young People and their parents and carers. Below you will find a list of leaflets, resources and advice that you may find useful.   Useful links: Cosmic Kids- https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga Shoelaces- https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/media/256011/shoelace-tying-information-sheet.pdf Shoelaces- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DiF3lFzOeM Cutlery - https://eazyhold.com/ Cutlery Motivation – Virtuous Feedback cycle https://www.instagram.com/tv/CDVx2KUhGd6/?igshid=17u6e1jd78efc Life skills for teenagers- https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/kids/resources/information-packs/life-skills-for-teenagers-falkirk-council-booklet/ Life skills for little ones- https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/media/2068/life-skills-for-little-ones.pdf   The OT toolbox. So many skills can be built on with what you already have at home. If there is an area your child has particular difficulty with there are a range of toys and ideas found within these links. https://www.theottoolbox.com/toys-to-improve-tactile-sensory/ https://www.theottoolbox.com/fine-motor-toys/ https://www.theottoolbox.com/developmental-and-functional-play-for-children/ https://www.theottoolbox.com/gross-motor-toys/ https://www.theottoolbox.com/toys-to-help-with-getting-dressed/…

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Hover the mouse over the area of the foot of interest in order to see the relevant pre-surgery leaflet. 1. Patient advice surgery booklet 2. Subungual Exostosis removal 3. Hallux Interphalangeous correction 4. Hallux Clawed Arthritic correction Lesser Toe 5. Hammer - Claw - Mallet Toe 6. Transverse Toe Deformity 7. Toe Amputation Partial 8. Toe Amputation Hallux Rigidus 9. Hallux Rigidus (Arthritis of Big Toe Joint) Reduction by Cheilectomy Procedure 10. Hallux Rigidus (Arthritis of Big Toe Joint) Reduction by Kessel-Bonney Procedure 11. Hallux Rigidus (Arthritis of Big Toe) 1st MTP Joint Fusion or Excision Arthroplasty or Joint Replacement…

Further reading  Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology: Induction of labour, information for patients https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/patients/patient-leaflets/induction-of-labour---information-for-people-who-use-nhs-services/  NICE, Induction of Labour guideline   National Childbirth Trust https://www.nct.org.uk/sites/default/files/related_documents/Newburn%20Induction%20of%20labour%20pp12-13.pdf  Why Induction Matters by Rachel Reed (Book - 2018)  MidwifeThinking.com - Rachel Reed   Inducing labour, making informed decisions by Dr Sara Wickham (Book - 2018)  In Your Own Time: How western medicine controls the start of labour and why this needs to stop by Dr Sara Wickham (Book - 2021)  Your human rights during your birth  Obstetric Cholestasis  Appendix  Risks associated with having a caesarean section include:  Higher than normal blood loss – haemorrhage Infection Injury…

Mindfulness Do you feel that you are in a daily battle with your pain? Is your mind full of thoughts, fears, frustrations or muddle? Do you feel like you are always rushing? Do you hate the idea of “accepting your pain” or “coming to terms with it”? Mindfulness can help you find a calmer way to live life despite having pain. What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is merely paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgementally.  It is based on meditation practice which helps you Allow your mind to settle more in the present moment…