Helston Community Hospital

Helston Community Hospital provides inpatient care and a range of clinics to people in Helston and the surrounding area.

The hospital offers a day hospital facility which hosts various clinics, groups and services such as blood transfusion.

Facilities

  • Minor injury unit (there are no x-ray facilities available).
  • Inpatient care.
  • Outpatient clinics.
  • Free parking.
  • Accessible parking and access.

Helston Community Hospital does not provide dental services. Find out how to access dental services.

Minor injury unit

Minor injury units, or MIUs, treat a range of injuries that have happened in the last 14 days. Nurses, paramedics and healthcare assistants run our minor injury units.

We have 10 minor injury units spread across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. You do not need an appointment and can walk in

Check live waiting times and opening hours.

Remember your nearest unit may not be the quickest. If you need advice before you travel, visit NHS 111 online or call 111.

Call our mental health line for advice and support 24/7 on 0800 038 5300.

What can minor injury units treat?

Minor injury units can treat:

  • sprains and strains
  • minor breaks or fractures
  • traumatic wound infections (not surgical wounds)
  • minor burns and scalds
  • head injuries (where the person has not been unconscious)
  • insect and animal bites and stings
  • minor eye injuries
  • cuts, bruises and grazes

When your GP is closed, they can treat suspected infections. These include sore ears and throats.

Most minor injury units have access to x-ray.

Wards

Lismore Ward

The ward has 24 beds providing inpatient care for patients who require rehabilitation following surgery or illness.

There is a detox bed for patients who have alcohol addiction so they can come and stay during their recovery.

There is also a dedicated space for patients nearing the end of their life which has a quiet area for them to be with their families.

Checklist of items to bring into hospital

  • Toiletries.
  • Change of clothes and footwear.
  • Any current medicines.
  • Glasses.
  • Books or magazines.
  • Mobile phone or tablet.
  • No more than £10 in cash.

How to contact your relative

Patients can use their own mobile telephones or tablets while on the ward. We also have iPads available and are happy to support patients to make video calls using these. Please ask a staff member for details.

Call the ward on 01326 435 911 or 01326 435 910 if you need to speak to someone.

Visiting a patient

Read the latest visiting guidelines.

Protected mealtimes

The ward has protected mealtimes between midday and 1pm and from 5pm to 6pm. However if you would like to help your relative to eat and drink you are welcome to stay on the ward.