Press Releases
The NHS long term plans promise a lot - but will they deliver ?
The government’s NHS long-term plan, recently published, paints a compelling future for the future of care for older people, saying that care will becoming increasingly more coordinated and responsive and that, as a result, pressure on hospitals will be reduced and money saved Read the full article.
EDWARD HAIN HOSPITAL – SERVING THE COMMUNITY ONCE AGAIN
Read all about the winter pilot scheme at Edward Hain Community Hospital. What are your experiences of the scheme . What are the long term plans ?
LOCAL PEOPLE MUST HAVE A SAY ON FUTURE NHS SPENDING
West Cornwall is to receive an extra £9.1 million in NHS funding . Locals must be consulted on priorities and influence how it is to be spent.
Patient stories improve health services
The importance of raising a concern or a complaint about any healthcare treatment you have received cannot be overstated. Raising an issue improves treatments for you and other patients.
Lack of teamwork contributed to the death of little girl.
How a lack of teamwork at the Royal Cornwall Hospital contributed to the death of a little girl with autism.
NOVEMBER ARTICLE ON LOCAL HOSPITALS
West Cornwall Hospital to be " Urgent Care Centre".
Growth of orthopaedics for St Michaels Hayle.
Edward Hain debacle rumbles on.
AMBULANCE SERVICE WOES LAID BARE
Report on Ambulances Services makes grim reading for the South West. Response times in Cornwall for 999 calls excessive compared with neighbours. Reports of long waits for ambulances for Treliske.
Lack of Dementia Care in Cornwall
West Cornwall HealthWatch's concerns on the lack of dementia care in Cornwall as number living with dementia constantly rise.
Who’s in charge at Treliske? By Dr Peter Levin
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust update: With a new (interim)
Chief Executive, could a change in culture be on the way
Improved RCHT ED waiting times, good news or fake news?
A report from West Cornwall HealthWatch explaining how the 'improved' ED waiting times at Treliske are actually worse than before.