THE Minor Injury Units at Leominster and Ross Community Hospitals will be back in action again from Tuesday (April 7).
Both units were closed last month as staff were transferred over to ease the pressure on A&E at Hereford County Hospital (HCH).
Today (Wed), Wye Valley NHS Trust confirmed that the units would re-open after the expected “Easter rush” on urgent care.
As reported by the Hereford Times, with non-urgent operations cancelled, theatre staff at HCH will be working emergencies over Easter.
This week, only minor surgical cases are being treated at HCH ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend, which will see elective cases discharged before the break begins.
The hospital’s Teme ward will switch function from surgical to medical, with theatre staff and resources assigned to emergency surgery to increase patient throughout and earlier discharge.
Some elective surgery will be given over to the private sector to protect related targets.
GPs are also offering an wider service over the Bank Holiday break with 12 surgeries staying open in addition to the seven day Taurus hubs, the Hereford walk in centre and other alternatives.
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