Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care

About the Trust

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust leads mental health and learning disability services across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The Trust supports children, adults, and older people. It aims to provide high-quality, accessible health and care services that meet the community’s diverse needs.

In Worcestershire, the Trust offers a wide range of nursing and therapy services for all ages. These services include community hospitals, minor injury units, paediatric therapy, specialist dental care, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, stroke rehabilitation, dementia care, and sexual health services. The Trust focuses on integrated and person-centred care. This approach ensures patients receive support tailored to their individual needs.

Services Provided

The Trust provides many vital services in Worcestershire, including:

• Nursing and Therapy Services: They offer nursing care and therapy to support both physical and mental health. Services cover long-term conditions and short-term recovery needs.

• Community Hospitals and Minor Injury Units: Local hospitals provide essential care close to home. Minor injury units treat non-life-threatening injuries, reducing pressure on emergency departments.

• Paediatric Therapy: Specialists support children facing developmental, physical, or emotional challenges. Early intervention and ongoing support improve children’s outcomes.

• Specialist Dental Services: The Trust offers dental care for people with complex needs, including those with disabilities or mental health issues, ensuring they receive appropriate treatment.

• Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy: These therapies help patients regain movement and improve daily living skills. They play a key role in recovery from illness or injury.

• Stroke Rehabilitation: The Trust runs rehabilitation programmes to help stroke survivors regain independence and improve their quality of life.

• Dementia Care: Specialists provide diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing support for people with dementia and their families. The focus is on dignity and quality of life.

• Sexual Health Services: Confidential advice, testing, and treatment help promote sexual wellbeing across the community.

Additional Information Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust strives to deliver compassionate, high-quality care. They work hard to integrate mental health, learning disability, and physical health services. This ensures seamless support for patients.

The Trust values patient dignity, respect, and involvement in care decisions. If you or a loved one needs support in Worcestershire or Herefordshire, the Trust offers accessible and professional services.

For more details or to access services, contact the Trust directly or speak to your GP for a referral.