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Can Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust be "brilliant" ?
Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust (RCHT) have been presented with a "Journey to Brilliant " strategy for 2019 to 2022. RCHT provide acute and emergency services to two thirds off Cornwall's population. "Journey to Brilliant " is an important document with a series of aspirations and raises series concerns. Read our thoughts on "Journey to Brilliant".
NHS CELEBRATES 70 YEARS OF SERVICE AND DEDICATION
Giant birthday cards signed by grateful members of the public were presented to all our local hospitals.
WEST CORNWALL HEALTHWATCH COLUMN AUGUST 2018
West Cornwall HeathWatch August statement expressing major concerns about patient access to NHS services.
Letter to Press from 20 local medical professionals
Our NHS needs 20% more funding by 2020 – The NHS needs a significant cash injection now to reverse the decline in care.
CHARTER TO SAVE OUR NHS
Our NHS cannot be saved without more money. That’s why we’re asking the Government to commit to increasing funding by 20%, by 2020.
Press release concerning Accountable Care System for Cornwall
West Cornwall HealthWatch's press release concerning the chaos surrounding the setting up of a shadow Accountable Care System for Cornwall.
West Cornrwall HealthWatch 2018 AGM and discussion
WCHW 2018 AGM including a discussion about what is happening in Cornwall's health and social care, led by Councillor Loveday Jenkin and journalist Graham Smith.
Cornishman Article February 2018
Cornishman article from West Cornwall HealthWatch about why it is difficult to integrate health and social care in Cornwall. The latest proposal to set up an Accountable Care System.
Response to 2017/18 Radiotherapy consultation from West Cormwall HealthWatch
A letter from West Cornwall HealthWatch in response to the 2017/18 consultation about radiotherapy services in Cornwall, where we fully support the existing service and oppose any reduction in this service.