Category: Announcements
Announcements from the NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board and/or Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care System.
Healthwatch Cornwall report into mental health provision will help to shape the focus of future mental health services across Cornwall and Isles of Scilly.
The findings of an independent report from Healthwatch Cornwall into mental health provision will help to shape the focus of future mental health services across Cornwall and Isles of Scilly.
Groundbreaking Community Health and Wellbeing Worker initiative gains national attention
Cornwall is leading the way in transforming healthcare delivery, with the highest number of Community Health and Wellbeing Workers (CHWW) in the country recognised.
Where to go for health help over the Easter holidays
Spring in the air puts a spring in our step and makes us feel better all round. But, if you do need help with something health-related this Easter holidays, NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly has all the right advice on where is best, from self-care at home to when is appropriate to use the emergency department.
Joint Forward Plan
As we move forward, we are determined to ensure we listen, hear and provide the support you have told us you need. This is the second refresh of our joint plan for health services. You have shared your concerns over access to services and long waiting times.
Is your medicine cabinet more like a museum?
With many of us having built up a collection of medicines over time, pharmacies across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly invite you to call in with your unused, unneeded or expired medicines throughout this month, so they can dispose of them for you in the right way.
Make sure you know ‘Where is best’ if you’re unwell or injured this February half-term
If you find yourself, or a loved one, feeling unwell or injured, here’s some useful advice on ‘Where is best’ to get the help you need.
Love your pharmacist this February
From blood pressure checks to emergency contraception, as well as treatment for 7 common conditions, the great work of local pharmacists is being celebrated this February.
Let us know your views on blood pressure
We’re seeking the views of local people on blood pressure which will help shape future services.
Are you deaf and want to know more about diabetes?
Join 2 free sessions to find out more about diabetes, type 2 happening in February (13 and 27) with British Sign language interpreters and diabetes experts providing useful information, advice and support.
Thousands of extra appointments at primary care hubs help GPs and local people across Cornwall
Extra appointments have been made available at Primary Care Hubs and many GP surgeries across parts of Cornwall for urgent-on-the-day medical needs to improve access for local people.