Bromyard community hospital

Bromyard Community Hospital - Visiting restrictions  information

There are three community hospitals within Herefordshire based at Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

Free hospital patient and visitor parking on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day 

Patients and visitors of Hereford County Hospital, Ross, Leominster and Bromyard Community Hospitals, will be provided with free parking this Christmas Day and Boxing Day, December 25 and 26, and New Year’s Day, 1 January 2025.  

The car park entry/exit barriers at Hereford County Hospital will be raised on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day and the pay machines will be taken out of action temporarily to allow free parking on these days for patients and visitors.

At the Trust’s three community hospitals, Ross, Leominster and Bromyard, signs will be displayed on the pay machines advising that parking is free on these days.

About our hospital

Patients who require a period of rehabilitation at a community hospital will need to have an assessment undertaken of the support they will need during their stay. This assessment will consider which facility in Herefordshire can best meet their needs.

Bromyard Community Hospital is a modern, well-equipped hospital, staffed by dedicated professionals who are committed to providing quality care for patients. As well as the qualified Nursing staff, there are teams of professional staff such as Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, who will help you with your recovery.

While you are staying here your medical care will be provided by a combination of General Practitioners and Consultants, supported by highly trained staff. As soon as possible after you arrive a doctor from one of the local surgeries will visit to assess you. If you have been transferred from another hospital specific instructions about your care will have been sent with you and any medication your need and your medical records and x-rays will be available here.

There is one main ward at the hospital. The main ward is split into smaller rooms which have 1, 2 or 4 beds in each. All the rooms are single sex so you will not have to share a room with someone of the opposite sex.

Preparing for your stay in hospital

A patient information booklet is available for you to read to help you prepare for your stay in hospital.  This information will also be available for you at your bedside if you are staying overnight in one of our hospitals.

To make your stay more comfortable

• There is also a mobile phone which relatives can phone to speak to patients on the ward.
• Televisions can be provided in all rooms if requested. There is also a Dayroom where you can watch television, and where meals are served. If you are well enough you will be encouraged to have your meals in the Dayroom.
• There is a choice of menu for each meal. If you require a special diet because of your condition this will be provided. Please let staff know if you have any other special requirements.
• We can arrange for you to have a newspaper delivered daily via our portering staff.
• Ministers of all the local churches will visit on request.
• There is a water cooler on the ward and you can get drinks and snacks from a vending machine. 

Leaving Hospital – home is best

From the day you are admitted to hospital, the staff involved in your care will work together with you to assess your needs in preparation for leaving hospital.  Find out more about preparing for your hospital discharge including questions for patients to consider, NHS guidance leaflets for patients, what to expect, going home check list and how family/friends can help to get loved ones home once ready for discharge from hospital.

Community hospital parking

Community Hospitals (Ross on Wye, Leominster & Bromyard) parking.

The following parking pay & display charges are in place at this community hospital:

• 15 minutes free parking  
• Up to 1 hour £1.50 
• Up to 2 hours £2
• Up to 3 hours £3
• Up to 4 hours £4
• Over 4 hours £5

There is a car park concession available in exceptional circumstances.  To find out more please speak to the staff.

The nearest bus stop is approximately 10 minutes' walk from the hospital. There are regular buses Monday to Saturday between Hereford and Bromyard, and Worcester and Bromyard. There are 4 buses per day between Bromyard and Ledbury, Monday to Friday. Details are available via www.herefordbus.info or by phoning 0870 608 2 608.

The nearest railway stations are in Leominster , Malvern and Hereford.

Parking for Disabled people

We provide free parking for disabled people with a valid Blue Badge who are attending hospital as a patient or visitor. Disabled patients and visitors receive free parking for the duration of their attendance at, or visit to, the hospital.

For community hospital sites at Leominster, Bromyard and Ross on Wye, you simply just need to display your valid blue badge when parking within a designated disabled space or within any other white lined parking space.

Friends and Family Test

The Friends and Family Test is a simple question that patients are asked about the care they have received. The test is part of a way of gathering patient feedback and driving improvement in NHS hospital services across the country.

Dementia care

There are currently 800,000 people diagnosed with dementia in the United Kingdom.  Every day in an acute hospital approximately 60 to 65 percent of inpatients will be suffering with dementia, confusion and/or delirium.

At this Trust, we have a skilled multidisciplinary team who aim to improve the care and experience for both patients and carers. 

We have a number of initiatives in place to raise awareness amongst our staff of the signs and symptoms of dementia so that we can provide the best possible care for our patients. To find out more Visit our dementia care page.

Podiatry service

The Trust also provides a podiatry service.  Our Podiatry department's priority is to provide care for patients who have a significant foot condition and a relevant medical history.  Many of these patients require ongoing treatment. Visit our podiatry page to find out more.