Wye Valley NHS Trust

26 Jun 2026

Teddy bear care gifts donated by hospital laboratory staff are helping to bring comfort to Macmillan Renton Unit patients during their cancer journey. Wye Valley NHS Trust’s pathology team have donated care gifts, including 60 teddy bears, hand creams and books of calm, as an act of kindness for patients attending the Macmillan Renton Unit at Hereford County Hospital.

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20 May 2026

A dedicated day case surgical hub at Hereford County Hospital has been nationally recognised for delivering high quality clinical care and operational standards for patients.

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15 May 2026

Wye Valley NHS Trust and NHS leaders in the Midlands have today thanked staff working across the region for helping to reduce waiting lists while supporting people who often need lifechanging surgery.

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17 Apr 2026

Wye Valley NHS Trust’s maternity service is the first in the West Midlands to be awarded the prestigious UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) Gold Award, the highest level of accreditation.

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25 Mar 2026

Two NHS Trusts serving Herefordshire and Worcestershire have confirmed the appointment of Frances Martin as their new Chair, effective from April 1.

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06 Jan 2026

Two wards at Hereford County Hospital have been closed to visitors due to cases of diarrhoea and vomiting (caused by Norovirus). As a preventative measure, visiting to Gilwern and Garway wards has been stopped (except in exceptional cases) to prevent the further spread of diarrhoea and vomiting which is affecting some patients. Wye Valley NHS Trust asks that friends and relatives call these wards to check the restrictions that are in place prior to planning a visit.

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02 Jan 2026

New Year celebrations for babies born at Hereford County Hospital Parents and midwives celebrated the best start to 2026 with the arrival of three babies born on New Year’s Day, 1 January 2026, at Hereford County Hospital.

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