Category: Announcements

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AGM event showcases ‘Caring where it matters’

Caring where it matters was the theme of our event and Annual General Meeting in Wadebridge last week (Friday 6 September).

Stakeholders were invited to hear the Integrated Care Board’s priorities for the year, set out by our Chair, John Govett and Chief Executive Officer, Kate Shields and hear firsthand from the people delivering the priorities across local health and care services.

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.