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  1. Emergency and urgent care waiting times
  2. Going home from hospital
  3. Hospital visiting
  4. Community assessment and treatment units
  5. Bodmin Community Hospital
  6. Camborne Redruth
  7. Falmouth Community Hospital
  8. Helston Community Hospital
  9. Isles of Scilly
  10. Liskeard Community Hospital
  11. Launceston Community Hospital
  12. Newquay Community Hospital
  13. St Austell Community Hospital
  14. St Barnabas Community Hospital
  15. Stratton Community Hospital

Roofing work at Launceston Community Hospital

Roofing will start at Launceston Community Hospital on Monday 14 October 2024. 

This will affect the access lane. It will also significantly reduce the amount of parking on site. We would advise people allow extra time for parking when attending appointments.

The work is expected to last until early February 2025.

All services within the hospital will continue to operate as usual while this work is carried out. While we aim to keep any disruption to a minimum, we ask that visitors are mindful of this work when visiting. 

Launceston Community Hospital

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

The hospital has 2 main wards which support people’s physical health and wellbeing, 1 female and 1 male, with 4 additional side rooms. Both wards support student nurses and nurse apprentices. Physiotherapy is also available at the hospital. 

Facilities

  • Minor injury unit.
  • X-ray.
  • Inpatient care.
  • Outpatient clinics.
  • Free parking.
  • Accessible parking and access

Launceston 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.

Support your hospital

The hospital has a charitable fund that is used to improve patient services.

The hospital is also generously supported by the League of Friends. To find out more, email Lisa Dymond, or call 01566 775272.

Wards

Visiting information

Read the latest visiting guidelines.

Protected mealtimes

The wards have 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.

Kensey Ward

The ward has 7 beds providing inpatient care for elderly patients and patients who require rehabilitation following surgery or illness.

There is a dedicated space for patients nearing the end of their life which is 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 01566 765 640 or 01566 765 641 if you need to speak to someone.

Tamar Ward

The ward has 7 beds providing inpatient care for elderly patients and patients who require rehabilitation following surgery or illness.

There is a dedicated space for patients nearing the end of their life which is 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 main ward on 01566 765 640 or 01566 765 641. Alternatively the ward has a handset telephone which can be taken to your relative. The number to contact is 01566 773 220.