A WOMAN has been found safe and well after going missing from Hereford County Hospital.

A West Mercia Police spokesperson said on October 14 that officers were looking for a 54-year-old woman, who went missing from the hospital at 5.35pm on Friday, October 13.

Officers said at the time that they were concerned for her welfare and asked members of the public to get in touch if they knew where she was.

It has been confirmed that the woman was found safe and well.

"Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal," a West Mercia Police spokesperson said.