This statement is made on behalf of the Board of Wye Valley NHS Trust with regards to the Modern Slavery Act 2015 which requires large employers to be transparent about their efforts to eradicate slavery and human trafficking in their supply train. The Modern Slavery Act 2015 is designed to consolidate various offences relating to human trafficking and slavery, which includes servitude, being forced or deceived into work, not being able to leave freely and easily without threat to themselves or their family resulting in undesirable or unsafe conditions.  Under the Act, eligible organisations must publish an annual statement in…

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,…

Victoria Eye Unit at The County Hospital The Victoria Eye Unit offers a wide range of ophthalmic services, covering all areas of general ophthalmology, including cataract surgery. Specialist Clinics We provide specialised clinics for: Glaucoma Retinal and Macular Disorders (including Vitreoretinal surgery) Squint (in both adults and children) Paediatric Ophthalmology Thyroid Eye Disease Eyelid Disorders Inflammatory eye disease Cornea and external disease The department is equipped with state-of-the-art digital photographic and laser imaging equipment, all connected throughout the hospital. Eye Unit – Emergencies If you have an urgent eye problem, follow the guidance below: Call an Optometrist from the lists below,…

  All patients are given verbal advice on self-care at initial assessment and this is followed up with written information. Information is reiterated at follow-up appointments. Carers often attend with the most vulnerable and we include them in the discussions where appropriate. Patients and carers can often manage simple foot care if shown how to use nail nippers or a good nail file effectively. We advise on where to obtain the appropriate equipment. We also advise on appropriate footwear again giving advice on where to obtain suitable accommodating footwear e.g. for oedematous feet. A range of information leaflets are available…

When your baby is born they are still receiving oxygen and blood through the umbilical cord and placenta to allow a smooth transition into life outside of the womb. At any one time, a third of a baby’s blood volume is in their placenta. Therefore it is recommended that the cord is left unclamped until baby has received all of their blood. If the cord is left until it has stopped pulsating, baby can benefit from increased iron, oxygen and weight gain.Delayed cord clamping is now routinely practised. This is when the cord is left for at least one minute…

Dinmore Ward is one of our new wards located on the Hereford County Hospital site, which provides modern, state-of-the art facilities for our patients.   The ward is accessible through the main Hereford County Hospital building and link corridor that leads to the new wards. Watch our staff recognition video about the new wards and our #WVTAmazingstaff  Visiting restrictions   Visiting restrictions. Follow this link for the latest information and how to arrange visits.

Ashgrove Ward is one of our new wards located on the Hereford County Hospital site, which provides modern, state-of-the art facilities for our patients.   The ward is accessible through the main Hereford County Hospital building and link corridor that leads to the new wards. Watch our staff recognition video about the new wards and our #WVTAmazingstaff  Visiting - Follow this link for the latest information and how to arrange visits.

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.   Sensory workshop workbook You may find this workbook useful when creating strategies for your child or young person. Sensory workshop workbook   Bathing Skills Bath time Visual aid for bath routine - boys Visual aid for bath routine - girls   Examples from workshops Examples of applying this knowledge to everyday activities   Feeding skills Feeding skills leaflet Meal times    Hair and nail care skills Hair care Nail…

Garway Ward  6/1/26- Visiting has been stoppped (except in exceptional cases) - please follow link below for more information Visiting - Follow this link for the latest information and how to arrange visits.   Garway Ward is one of our new wards located on the Hereford County Hospital site, which provides modern, state-of-the art facilities for our patients.   The ward is accessible through the main Hereford County Hospital building and link corridor that leads to the new wards. Watch our staff recognition video about the new wards and our #WVTAmazingstaff