Category: Announcements
Announcements from the NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board and/or Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care System.
Winter well-being event for Cornwall’s deaf and hearing loss community
Deaf people and people with hearing loss in Cornwall are invited to attend a winter well-being event this January to have vaccinations (if eligible), health checks and get health advice as well as give their views on NHS services.
Help Cornwall’s NHS stop the spread of winter viruses
We are seeing a rise in cases of norovirus, flu and COVID-19 in Cornwall, and our NHS is asking for your help to stop the spread.
Keep Flu, Coughs, and Colds at bay this winter
With a rise in the number of people with flu in winter, NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly are promoting some simple tips to keep the flu, coughs, and colds at bay and help people stay healthy and well.
Strep A – what every parent needs to know
Article providing information on what is strep A, how can you spot it in your child and when should you seek medical help.
Collaborative working across Cornwall and Isles of Scilly health, care and community services wins regional award
Cornwall’s proud voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) working together with NHS, health and care providers were celebrated at last night’s (Tuesday 12 December) South West Integrated Personalised Care Awards 2023.
Keep your kids well this winter
As winter begins, coughs, colds and tummy bugs in children are on the rise. However, getting ill isn’t inevitable. There is lots you can do to help prevent winter bugs. If your little ones are unwell, there is support available.
Peter Pan stars share winter health advice in NHS Advent Calendar
With winter upon us and the panto season about to begin, the stars of Peter Pan, currently showing in the Hall for Cornwall have been sharing their winter wellbeing tips for looking after poorly Lost Boys or dealing with injuries from sword fighting with pirates.
Helping you stay well at home
Staff across the NHS, community, council, and care teams are working together to help keep residents of Cornwall happy, healthy and closer to home this winter.
Thousands of GP appointments missed every month in Cornwall
With demand for their appointments at an all-time high, GP practices are urging patients to please cancel unwanted appointments so others can book them.
Extended opening hours at West Cornwall Hospital’s Urgent Treatment Centre
Around 125 people each month have been making use of later opening hours at West Cornwall Hospital’s Urgent Treatment Centre.