NHS and care staff call on residents for support as demands on services rise
Health and adult social care staff are calling on local residents for support ahead of the weekend as demand for the area’s services rises.
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Novavax COVID-19 vaccine trialled in South West 89.3% effective
The NIHR-supported Novavax COVID-19 vaccine – which was trialled in Exeter and Cornwall – has demonstrated that the vaccine is 89.3% effective at preventing COVID-19.This data was identified from interim analysis of the Phase III study and included effectiveness against the new variants.
Making the patient experience a positive one for children and parents
Local charities and dedicated staff have helped to transform the Royal Cornwall Hospital’s Paediatric Operating Theatres into a place of wonder and imagination.
RCHT Stroke Team achieves ‘A’ rating for brilliant care of patients
The team was awarded the rating as part of the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) for the periods of April-June and July-September 2020.
The Den @ RCHT 2020
The Den @ RCHT returned this year bigger and bolder with a £40,000 total award pot!
RCHT Information and Business Intelligence Team commended
The commendation is for the 2020 Florence Nightingale Award for Excellence in Healthcare Data Analytics.
Recycling unit answers the covid mask mountain problem
It’s a problem across the UK and the world; as the pandemic has grown, so has the use of disposable surgical face masks.
‘I’ve Arrived’ introduced at the Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust
New app that helps us improve safety of outpatient attendance for patients and staff by supporting compliance with Covid-19 guidance.
Relaxation of Covid restrictions in Maternity
Relaxation of Covid restrictions means mum’s-to-be can have support at scans and community antenatal appointments
Update on visiting during Covid from Monday 7th December
An update has been made to allow a partner to attend all pregnancy scans and community antenatal appointments.
