Cornwall’s Health and Care partners to ‘grow own’ workforce
An innovative ‘virtual’ Health and Social Care Academy has been launched to create health workers and carers for the future.
General News
New bag scheme to build on ‘personalised’ care and reduce hospital stays
The “red bag” initiative is being rolled out across Cornwall to help care home residents receive quick and effective transfer and treatment should they need to go into hospital.
Come Dance with us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity is asking if you will put your best foot forward in their latest fundraiser ‘Come Dance With Us’– a first for RCHT!
RCHT Chief Executive appointed
Kate Shields has been appointed as Chief Executive at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust.
Staying Well this winter – are you prepared?
As winter bugs start rise across the UK health professionals in Cornwall are reminding local people how to care for themselves at home and when to seek help if symptoms become severe. “Post-Christmas get togethers and this week’s return to school are prime-time for winter bugs to do their worst and spread rapidly,” says GP, […]
Neonatal moving on up to Stage two Baby Friendly Accreditation!
The Neonatal team at Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is delighted with the news it has been awarded stage two accreditation from UNICEF.
‘Swell’ donation from Heart charity for Cardiac Department
The Cardiac Department at Royal Cornwall Hospital were thrilled to receive a generous donation in the form of £8,900 from the Heartswell Camelford and District branch, helping them purchase a new ECG machine to complete a PhD trial at the Trust. Heartswell is a South West charity which supports heart patients, their relatives and carers […]
CQC report shows improvement underway at RCHT
Staff at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals have welcomed today’s report from the Care Quality Commission which has seen the Trust move its rating from ‘Inadequate’ to ‘Requires Improvement’.
One + All we Care Staff Awards 2018
In November this year, Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust held their annual staff awards, the One + All We Care Staff Awards, celebrating and recognising staff and volunteers who have gone above and beyond their normal job roles. Now in its 8th year, all the winners in this event are nominated by patients, patient’s families and […]
Young Farmers support Cornwall’s babies with BABA donation
Young Farmers Clubs from across the County have rallied together in a year of fundraising to support The Cornwall Birth and Baby Appeal resulting in donations of £12,600 to the campaign. The central County arm of the organisation adopted the charity appeal for the year and invited other clubs and members to add their support. […]
