Coronavirus: latest information and advice
Information for the public on the outbreak of coronavirus, including the current situation in the UK and information about the virus and its symptoms.
Category: Alerts
As our hospitals get busier, #HelpUsHelpYou this winter
Don’t forget, there are a range of services available to help you if you’re feeling under the weather.
Patients with minor injuries and ailments to be redirected to Minor Injury Units
With continued pressure on Truro’s Emergency Department, people coming to the Royal Cornwall Hospital with minor injuries and aliments will be redirected to alternative services until after the New Year holiday.
Local NHS calls on residents and visitors to ChooseWell
With attendances at Truro’s emergency department showing signs of building again today, health leaders and clinicians are urging residents and visitors to continue to support local hospitals by using alternative services wherever possible.
Statement: Independent Report – Coco Rose Bradford
RCHT Chief Executive, Kate Shields said: “We have today formally received an Independent Report into the care and treatment of Coco Rose Bradford. We have fully accepted the report’s findings and will report our progress against every one of its recommendations publicly at our Trust Board. Coco was a 6 year old little girl who […]
Ditch the bank holiday emergency department jam
People are being asked to choose the right services and look out for elderly family and friends in a bid to prevent a repeat of the summer surge on the emergency department caused by the July heatwave.
School’s out – minors are in!
The school holidays are only just starting to get into full swing …
National Breast Screening Programme
Public Health England (PHE) and NHS England (NHSE) have highlighted an issue with the NHS Breast Screening Programme, which has led to some women not being invited for their final screen between their 68th and 71st birthday. A number of IT improvements and changes to processes have now been made to the screening invitation system and the issue has now been fixed.
Outpatient clinics running as planned
Our outpatient clinics across Cornwall will be running normally today – Monday 19 March. Where there are any changes, our booking team is contacting patients directly to let them know.
Public message on current pressures and community support needed
We are asking our local community to only use the Emergency Department in a genuine emergency to avoid overcrowding. We have a wide range of services that can support people in the community including pharmacies, GPs, Minor Injury Units, the Urgent Care Centre in Penzance which is open 24/7 and you can always call NHS 111 for help and advice.
