Neighbourhood Health Centre funding for Truro Health Park
Truro Health Park has been named by the Department of Health and Social Care as one of 27 neighbourhood health centres set to move forward as part of the national programme to expand and modernise NHS primary and community care estate by upgrading existing buildings.
Neighbourhood health centres will make it easier for people to access care closer to home by bringing services together under one roof in a ‘one stop shop’. The approach is part of the NHS 10 Year Health Plan which includes shifting from hospital to community and from sickness to prevention.
The Truro Health Park scheme is planned to receive a share of the Government’s £50 million capital investment for 2026/27, with a further £150 million expected to follow across the programme.
Cornwall continues to lead the way nationally in neighbourhood health. It is the only health system in the UK already delivering this model widely, actively shaping the national programme through real‑world implementation.
The proposed investment at Truro Health Park will focus on transforming underused and office areas of the building to increase clinical capacity and enhance the overall setting for patients and staff, as well as exploring options to improve parking on site.
Chris Reid, Chief Medical Officer for NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly said:
“This investment is a significant step forward for Truro Health Park and the communities we serve. By making better use of space, we can expand clinical capacity, modernise our facilities and accommodate a wider range of community partners and voluntary groups which aligns to the national model for a neighbourhood health centre.
“Our integrated neighbourhood teams are already working closely together to successfully support people closer to home, and this development strengthens our ability to deliver truly joined up neighbourhood care.”
The scheme is designed to deliver:
- 22 new clinical rooms, by re-working existing space
- 431.6 m² more clinical space
- Capacity for around 152,064 extra patient contacts each year
These measures will support better zoning of clinical services, improved patient flow, and added opportunities for multi-team working across primary, community and voluntary sector teams.
The design also brings future flexibility, allowing spaces to be adapted in line with future decisions and funding for more frontline service delivery.
Derek Thomas, Place Director (Central) for Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust said:
“Truro Health Park is already a hub for our physical and mental health community teams, who work closely with the local GPs. This investment will strengthen the way they provide treatment, therapy and support for local people.
“Our integrated neighbourhood teams are focused on bringing more care closer to home. Modernising the site to create extra clinical space will help health and social care providers and the voluntary sector deliver more care and support on the doorstep, building a neighbourhood health model shaped around the needs of our communities and those who need care the most.”
Work will now continue with partners to progress the scheme in line with national programme timelines.
In the national news announcement, Health Minister Stephen Kinnock said:
“This government is transforming healthcare, so the NHS works around the lives of patients – not vice versa.
“We’re rolling out neighbourhood health centres across the country by repurposing and improving local buildings, first targeting the communities that need them most. These one-stop-shops will help end the maze of referrals and repeated conversations, treating not just poor health but the causes of it too.
“As we rebuild our NHS, our mission is to shift more healthcare into the community, while delivering easier access to care, improved outcomes for patients and better value for money for the taxpayer.”