Category: Announcements
Announcements from the NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board and/or Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care System.
Diabetes care in Cornwall takes an important stride forward
People living with diabetes across Cornwall are being encouraged, involved and supported to take vital steps towards better long-term health with a variety of support available.
New diabetes films in British Sign Language as part of work to turn the tide on diabetes
Around 48,000 people in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly live with diabetes, and a further 29,000 have been told they have prediabetes – at the same time, an estimated 1 in 5 people in the region are deaf or have some level of hearing loss, making it crucial that healthcare information can be accessed in ways that meets everyone’s needs.
Need help with transport to get to an NHS appointment?
If you’re going to a healthcare appointment for non-emergency tests or treatment, you’ll normally be expected to make your own […]
Huge thanks to NHS staff as they respond to one of their busiest half term weeks
It’s been quite a week for NHS staff across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly as they’ve been responding to […]
Supporting the mental health support of Cornish children, young people and families
NHS Cornwall is celebrating the range of mental health support available for children, young people and families.
Supervised toothbrushing contract extended to all primary schools in Cornwall
Thousands of primary and nursery school children in Cornwall can now access supervised toothbrushing sessions thanks to the extension of a programme to encourage better oral health.
It’s (sun) cream on top this May half term
Cornwall’s NHS is running it’s ‘Cream on top’ film as a reminder for ‘Where is best’ to get the treatment you need this May half term.
Dementia Action Week underway in Cornwall to raise awareness of early diagnosis and promote all year round support
Local activities and events are underway to mark Dementia Action Week to raise awareness of why early diagnosis is important, and to promote the year round local support available.
Proposed changes to NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
Proposed changes to Integrated Care Board (ICB) functions and geography are being discussed as part of a wider NHS reform programme, to reduce management costs and focus more money on the front line.
Work begins on a new community diagnostic centre for Cornwall
Work has begun on a new community diagnostic centre that will provide essential NHS diagnostic tests to thousands of people […]