Hereford County Hospital
Wye Valley NHS Trust
Current Wait Times
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About Hereford County Hospital
Hereford County Hospital is the main hospital for Herefordshire, located in Hereford city. It serves the local communities across Herefordshire and parts of neighboring counties. As part of Wye Valley NHS Trust, it provides a wide range of acute and specialist healthcare services. The hospital's Emergency Department provides 24/7 emergency care with real-time wait time tracking, treating approximately 60,000 patients annually.
Available Services
Specialties
Important Information
Wait times are estimates and may change based on patient needs and emergency situations. Patients are seen based on clinical priority, not arrival time. No matter how busy our A&E departments are, the most seriously ill and injured patients will always be seen first and as quickly as possible.
Contact Information
Address
Stonebow Road, Hereford, HR1 2BN
Phone
01432 355444
Opening Hours
Open: 24 hours, 7 days per week.
NHS Trust
Wye Valley NHS Trust
Transport Information
Parking
Paid parking available on-site. Charges apply 24/7. £3.50 for up to 24 hours.
Public Transport
Bus routes 71A, 71B, 74, 74A, 74B stop nearby. Hereford train station is approximately 1 mile away (20-minute walk or short taxi ride).
Location
For emergencies such as:
- Loss of consciousness
- Acute confused state
- Fits that are not stopping
- Chest pain
- Breathing difficulties
- Severe bleeding that cannot be stopped
- Severe allergic reactions
- Severe burns or scalds
- Stroke
- Major trauma
Go to A&E or call 999 immediately.
More information on when to go to A&EFrequently Asked Questions
Wait times at Hereford County Hospital are updated in real-time, typically refreshing every 5-10 minutes. The system pulls data directly from the hospital's patient management system to ensure accuracy.
The 'Current Longest Wait Time' at Hereford County Hospital refers to the current maximum waiting time to be seen and fully assessed by a medical professional. This is the time from registration to initial clinical assessment, not the total time spent in the department.
Yes, Hereford County Hospital's Accident & Emergency (A&E) department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. It provides emergency care at all times for the residents of Herefordshire and surrounding areas.
Hereford County Hospital is located on Stonebow Road, Hereford, HR1 2BN. You can reach it via public transport (bus routes 71A, 71B, 74, 74A, 74B stop nearby), taxi, or car with on-site parking available (charges apply).
You should visit Hereford County Hospital A&E for serious and life-threatening conditions such as severe chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, major trauma, stroke symptoms, or severe burns. For minor injuries or illnesses, consider using an Urgent Treatment Centre or Minor Injuries Unit instead.
Serving Areas Near Hereford County Hospital
Hereford County Hospital provides emergency services to patients from across Herefordshire and parts of neighboring counties, including the nearby areas of:
Our real-time wait time tracker helps patients from these areas make informed decisions about when to visit our A&E department.
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