Visiting at Wye Valley NHS Trust and it’s hospitals/wards, including Hereford County Hospital, Ross, Leominster and Bromyard Community Hospitals, continues to be suspended due to the number of Covid-19 cases in the community.
The following exceptions to the above restrictions have been updated today, 3 February, as follows:
- Compassionate grounds – visiting must be agreed with the nurse in charge of the ward. Visitors will be allowed on wards if:
- The patient is receiving end of life care
- The patient is in receipt of bad news
- The patient faces a life-changing illness or injury
- The patient needs specific support and will benefit from a visitor
- Children’s ward, SCBU and Maternity – visiting is not suspended on these wards – current visiting restrictions remain in place find out more before attending. Please see the table at the bottom of this website page for more information.
- Out-patients can only be accompanied if – the patient is vulnerable and needs support and/or the patient is to receive bad news. Any visits must be arranged and agreed by the Nurse in charge. See further information re outpatient appointments.
- Please note – If you are a full-time carer of an inpatient, time will be given to you to ensure vital information is shared to facilitate person centred care recognising you may not be able to stay with your relative due to restricted visiting. Please speak to the nurse in charge.
