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Cornwall Air Ambulance delivers first lifesaving blood transfusion to teenager
Published: February 25, 2021
A Cornish teenager has become the first person to receive a lifesaving blood transfusion at the scene of an incident thanks to a new partnership between medical services in the county.
Partnership between RCHT and Truro and Penwith Academy Trust supports Digital Devices for Schools
Published: February 25, 2021
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust has donated twenty-four laptops to assist students learning from home during the Covid pandemic
RCHT’s Learning Disability Nursing and Safeguarding Team receive award for new book
Published: February 5, 2021
‘Going to Hospital', the 5th Book in the Looking Up Series, has been named winner of the 2021 Waterloo Foundation Embracing Complexity Award
Keeping in touch with patients during the pandemic
Published: February 4, 2021
Amid rising numbers of coronavirus cases in Cornwall, staff at the county’s hospitals want to remind families and friends of the ways they can keep in touch with loved ones in hospital whist visiting restrictions remain in place.
NHS and care staff call on residents for support as demands on services rise
Published: February 4, 2021
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.
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine trialled in South West 89.3% effective
Published: January 29, 2021
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
Published: January 21, 2021
Local charities and dedicated staff have helped to transform the Royal Cornwall Hospital's Paediatric Operating Theatres into a place of wonder and imagination.
Covid 19 Funds – have your say…
Published: January 19, 2021
Since the start of the pandemic, thanks to the generosity of our local community and funding from the NHS Charities Together Covid 19 Appeal
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- Trust Improvement Plan – October 2018 update
