Hereford Hospitals NHS Trust

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Hereford Hospitals NHS Trust is a National Health Service (NHS) trust that operates several hospitals in Hereford, England. The trust was established in 1994 and has been providing healthcare services to the local community ever since.

History[edit | edit source]

The Hereford Hospitals NHS Trust was established in 1994. It was formed as part of the NHS Trust system, which was introduced by the NHS and Community Care Act 1990. The trust operates several hospitals in Hereford, including the Hereford County Hospital.

Services[edit | edit source]

The trust provides a wide range of healthcare services, including emergency care, maternity care, paediatric care, and surgical services. It also offers specialist services such as cardiology, oncology, and orthopaedics.

Governance[edit | edit source]

The trust is governed by a Board of Directors, which includes both executive and non-executive directors. The board is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the trust and ensuring that it delivers high-quality, safe, and effective care to the local community.

Performance[edit | edit source]

The trust's performance is regularly assessed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. The CQC's most recent inspection report rated the trust as 'Good' overall.

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Hereford Hospitals NHS Trust Resources
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