District nursing

District nursing work is preventive and supportive. It can also be highly technical, intensive and practical. The nature of the work is unpredictable and changeable; this requires the District Nurse to be responsive, flexible and adaptable. We work in teams and each team works closely with you and your general practitioner, as well as other people involved in your care.

District Nurses are the face of the NHS for many patients outside of hospital. We can be a key professional in providing practical support and a key confidante for both you and your carer.  One in four people over the age of 75, and one in two of those aged over 85, will receive care from a District Nurse. We will see you in your own home. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We provide advice, holistic assessment, signposting and a comprehensive range of nursing treatments that enable you to avoid unnecessary admission to hospital, or where hospitalisation is necessary, to facilitate early discharge. The purpose of the service is to ensure that housebound residents within Herefordshire are able to access highly skilled nursing care when they are unable to do so elsewhere.

District Nursing Team Contact Numbers

• City (patients of Hereford Medical Group Surgery)
  Telephone:  01432 370373
  Email address: hmg.districtnurses@nhs.net

• City (patients of Wargrave, Belmont and Cantilupe Surgeries)
  Telephone:  01432 342211  
  Email address: wbc.districtnurses@nhs.net                   

• Bromyard
  Telephone: 01885 488032
  Email address: District.nursesbromyard@nhs.net

• Ledbury
  Telephone: 01531 633469             
  Email address: district.nursesledbury@nhs.net   

• Ross
  Telephone: 01989 769081               
  Email address: District.nursesross@nhs.net
  
  
• Golden Valley
  Telephone: 01432 340861       
  Email address: goldenvalley.districtnurses@nhs.net

• Kington
  Telephone: 01544 230010              
  
  
• Surgeries: Kington & Weobley
  Email address: kington.districtnurses@nhs.net
  
  
• Leominster
  Telephone: 01568 610155                  
  
  
• Surgeries: Westfield Walk, The Marches & Kingsland
  Email address: Leominster.districtnurses@nhs.net

When telephoning the district nurses you may be connected to an answerphone.  Please leave a message as these are checked at regular intervals.  Please ring if your message is urgent and needs a response within 2 working days.