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2024
Join us at WVT Annual General Meeting and Staff Recognition celebration
Members of the public, patients, staff and volunteers are invited to attend Wye Valley NHS Trust’s virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) from the comfort of their own homes, which is taking place on Thursday 26 September at 6pm.
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New Wye Valley Diagnostic Centre promises better service for local patients
A new diagnostic centre with high-tech X-ray and scanning facilities has moved a step closer now that boots are on the ground and work has begun in earnest on the new facility, which will be managed by Wye Valley NHS Trust.
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Invitation to celebrate World Breastfeeding week
Invitation to parents and families to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week at the Courtyard Theatre
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Hospital and University celebrate Biomedical Science Day
Healthcare staff from Wye Valley NHS Trust and students from the University of Worcester celebrated Biomedical Science Day, on 6 June, and the important role it plays in healthcare.
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Special Care Baby Unit awarded Baby Friendly accreditation
Wye Valley NHS Trust’s Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) has been awarded the prestigious Neonatal Baby Friendly Accreditation by UNICEF (United Nation’s Children’s Fund).
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WVT above the national average in NHS staff survey key areas
Despite ever increasing pressure on services, Wye Valley NHS Trust staff are resilient, hardworking and the majority would recommend the organisation as a place to work.
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CQC rates Emergency Department as “Requires Improvement” and praises staff for being very caring
Following an inspection of the Emergency Department at Hereford County Hospital, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has recognised its staff as very caring, although it gave the department an overall “Requires Improvement” rating due to concerns over patient safety.
Bromyard Community Hospital ward closed to visitors due to Norovirus
As a preventative measure, visiting on the inpatient ward at Bromyard Community Hospital is only permitted on compassionate grounds and after discussion with the nurse in charge. These restrictions are in place to prevent the further spread of diarrhoea and vomiting which is affecting some patients.
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WVT patients to be contacted in bid to cut waiting lists
Patients in Herefordshire waiting more than 12 weeks for an appointment or procedure are being contacted by SMS text message, letter or telephone to help reduce hospital waiting lists so that patients can be seen as quickly as possible.
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WVT maternity scores in top five performing Trust in the region in key areas
Wye Valley NHS Trust’s (WVT) maternity care has been scored in the top five performing Trusts in the region for key areas and above the national average in a recently published patient survey.
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Contact Details
John Burnett
Communication and engagement manager
Tel: 01432 372928
Email: John.Burnett@wvt.nhs.uk
Amanda Millichip
Communications officer
Tel: 01432 372928
Email: Amanda.Millichip@wvt.nhs.uk
Fiona Gurney
Communications officer
Tel: 01432 372928
Email: Fiona.gurney@wvt.nhs.uk
Postal address:
Wye Valley NHS Trust
The County Hospital
Trust Headquarters
Union Walk
Hereford
HR1 2ER
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