Launceston Hospital petition nears 1,000 signatures
A petition calling for Launceston Hospital to become one of the proposed new ‘urgent care centres’ has secured over 1,000 … Read more
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HSJ Exclusive: New national savings drive will ‘challenge the values’ of NHS leaders
Closing wards and services, blocking choice of private providers, systematically extending waiting times, and stopping some treatments are all being … Read more
Maternity unit to close at night
ST AUSTELL’s Penrice Birth Centre will be changing its opening hours from May 7 to 8am to 8pm. The NHS … Read more
Will Cornwall’s Minor Injury Units Shut?
More details have emerged about a major shake-up of Cornwall’s NHS, which could close minor injury units. It suggests they … Read more
What Is The Future For Cornwall’s Community Hospitals?
There are fresh fears for the future of Cornwall’s community hospitals. Campaigners say beds are closed at St Ives, Falmouth … Read more
Party members take to the streets over risk to community hospitals
Labour Party supporters took to the streets of Launceston and Bude on Saturday to warn people that community hospitals could … Read more
Uncertain future for Falmouth Hospital
Health bosses refused to guarantee the long term future of Falmouth Hospital at a packed public meeting on Monday. Up … Read more
Public health cuts put Cornwall and Isles of Scilly STP savings at risk
Cornwall Council has warned that savings in the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly STP may not be achieved because of … Read more
Hospitals Could Close In Cornwall
A big health shake-up across Cornwall could close some hospitals. The ‘Sustainability and Transformation Plan’ also reveals a ‘tight network’ … Read more
Deep South: Cornwall’s troubles continue
There are a number of organisations in the South West beset with difficulties, financial and otherwise. But Kernow Clinical Commissioning … Read more