Category: Announcements
Announcements from the NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board and/or Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care System.
Autumn advice from our Director of Nursing, Aisling Crombie
Back to school might mean proud moments in first uniforms, hectic times getting back to routines or waving farewell to those going off to university. Or perhaps it’s a sigh of relief at our quieter beaches, roads and car parks. Often it seems to bring about the beginning of the colder days and winter bugs, so here are some top tips for surviving the autumn term.
Cornwall together: August 2024
The latest edition of Cornwall together is now available. Our monthly bulletin provides you with a range of news, engagement opportunities and events from across the integrated care system.
Get your blood pressure checked for free, it could save your life!
With 1 in 3 adults in the UK having high blood pressure, health partners and workplaces across Cornwall are teaming up to increase the number of people getting their blood pressure checked throughout September.
Cornwall NHS project shortlisted for prestigious national award
An innovative project to support local people who are facing health inequalities has become a finalist for a prestigious national Health Service Journal Award.
Free, family summer wellbeing festivals in full swing across Cornwall
Over 800 people have already attended the summer wellbeing festivals underway across Cornwall, so why not attend one happening close to you?
Stay well while visiting Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
Whether coming for a family holiday, to visit friends or have fun at a festival, the NHS in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is urging visitors to follow simple steps to help them stay well and get help if they become ill or injured during their stay.
Information and advice on GP collective action – What is happening and what does it mean for me?
Information and advice on GP collective action – What is happening and what does it mean for me?
Bitten or stung by an insect? How to treat yourself at home and when to seek help
Insect bites and stings are a common complaint at this time of year, and in most cases they can be treated safely at home. It’s worth knowing what to do and when to seek help so you can avoid an unnecessary wait in a minor injury unit or urgent treatment centre.
New support keeps people with diabetes healthy
People with diabetes are being encouraged to sign up to a new free programme that offers essential support and guidance to those newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, as well as those already living with the condition.
Here’s what Cornwall’s NHS wants you to know this summer
With the arrival of the school holidays, NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly has launched its summer health campaign, which has helpful advice for both visitors and locals.