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Robin Jones, Chief Operating Officer, visits the Histopathology team
Robin Jones, Chief Operating Officer, visited the Histopathology team to congratulate the RCHT Cancer Action Board on being described as “an exemplary model” of governance of cancer by the Peninsula Cancer Alliance and see the brand new lab.
Transformational community skin imaging clinics speed up diagnosis and treatment for patients
A new pop-up community imaging service is helping to speed up the process for checking for skin cancer, offering tests closer to people’s homes across the county to reduce waiting times.
Maternity services at RCHT to launch new triage system
The new assessment system, which is being rolled-out nationally, will boost high levels of patient safety and patient experience.
Pendennis team get on their bikes for charity
Pendennis Shipyard in Falmouth has earned a global reputation for the superyachts it builds, restores and refits. Now some of the company’s 500-strong workforce are also focusing on a less glamorous form of transport – bikes.
Ground-breaking ceremony marks the start of new Outpatient Department construction works at West Cornwall Hospital
The first turf has been cut by Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust’s Chief Executive Steve Williamson, as a £9 million project to build a new Outpatient Department at West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance gets underway.
National industrial action update
This article provides information on upcoming industrial action (strikes). Regardless of any strike, it is vital that patients who need urgent medical care continue to come forward as normal, especially in emergency and life-threatening situations.
RCHT apprentices celebrated at Cornwall Apprenticeship Awards
It was an outstanding night for the Royal Cornwall Hospitals at last week’s Cornwall Apprenticeship awards, coming away with three top prizes and two highly commended awards.
The start of a new surgical hub in St Austell
A groundbreaking ceremony has been held, marking the start of work on a new state-of-the-art elective surgical hub in Cornwall.
The £15 million modular build will be located in the grounds of St Austell Community Hospital.
Work Starts to Extend Gravel Pit Staff Car Park
Work starts on Monday 12th February 2024 to extend the Gravel Pit Car Park, which will provide 176 new spaces for staff on the land to the east of the current car park area.
Pedal 4 Patients ‘Tour de Kernow’
Join us on an extraordinary journey through the breath-taking landscapes of Cornwall in Pedal 4 Patients Tour de Kernow, a 3-day charity cycling challenge that combines scenic beauty with a noble cause.
Community endoscopy service, bringing patient care closer to home
A community trans-nasal endoscopy service delivered from Bodmin Hospital is now available.
New RCHT pathology building confirmed
The RCHT has been granted full planning permission for its new state-of-the-art Pathology Building.
RCHT Postgrad Team hosts new format PACES exams
The postgraduate at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is celebrating a highly successful ‘relaunch’ of the Practical Examination of Clinical Assessment Skills (PACES) exams which are hosted on behalf of the Royal College of Physicians (UK).
Heart of Headland Boxes
Specialist oncology nurse Amy Byfield knows how daunting it can be for patients when they arrive for their first chemotherapy session.
Upgraded Breast Cancer centre celebrated
A ribbon cutting ceremony has taken place to mark the successful completion of a 12-month equipment replacement and upgrade at our dedicated breast cancer centre.
Nuclear Medicine Project – Construction Works Underway
Construction works to replace an end-of-life Gamma Camera and to refurbish the dispensary in the Nuclear Medicine Department in the basement of the Royal Cornwall Hospital’s Tower Block get underway this week.
Environment of Care award for new healing garden
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust (RCHT) has won an award for its newly opened Critical Care Healing Garden at the annual Patient Experience Network (PEN) National Awards.
RCHT winners at QiC dermatology awards
An innovative new ‘super clinic’, which is set up to treat patients with a diagnosis of mycosis fungoides cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (MF-CTCL) at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, has won an award in the Patient Care Pathway, Secondary and Community category, at this year’s Quality in Care (QiC) Dermatology Awards.
Making a difference to the people of Cornwall
200 miles of cycling in three days! Eleven intrepid, fantastic riders heartily embraced the enormous challenge of Pedal4Patients 2023 and cycled through our gorgeous Cornwall last weekend (we did tiptoe briefly into Devon with a Plymouth start) culminating in the glorious finale at Land’s End.
Healing Garden opens for Critical Care Patients
The new Critical Care Healing Garden, which is located immediately below the Critical Care Unit at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, has been filled with sensory plants, two outdoor hospital bed spaces, a rehabilitation bridge, peaceful seating areas for families, carers and staff, and beautiful bird sculptures made from Cornwall granite and bronze, donated by Cornish artist, Kurt Jackson.
New electronic patient record to help provide safer care in Cornwall
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is making a significant change to improve healthcare in the region with the development of a new electronic patient record (EPR) system
Another incredible first for Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Charity!
RCHT Charity is thrilled to bring you Underworld, a unique opportunity to silent disco under Gaia, the stunning, glorious, art installation of the world that’s visiting Truro Cathedral
Home Haemodialysis Suite transforms lives
Thanks to kind donations and fundraising for RCHT Charity the Renal Ward at Royal Cornwall Hospital’s NHS Trust was able to fund a home haemodialysis training suite.
RCHT welcomes Lord Markham CBE
Lord Markham’s visit to the Royal Cornwall Hospital underlined the Government’s commitment to our new Women and Children’s Hospital, scheduled to open in 2028.
RCH’T20’ Cricket event for one and all!
The brainchild of RCHT Deputy Director of Finance, Ian Dean, the day will involve fast paced, fun T20 format cricket with 4 teams of 11 players battling it out. The winning two teams will face each other in a final match later in the day, with the winners being crowned RCH’T20’ champions.
West Cornwall Hospital’s Urgent Treatment Centre extends hours in time for busiest summer weeks
From today, Monday 31 July, the Urgent Treatment Centre at West Cornwall Hospital will be open from 8am until midnight, seven days a week
Cornwall Masons visit to see their funding in action
Representatives of the Freemasons of Cornwall paid a visit to Royal Cornwall Hospital this week to see their funding in action.
New Outpatient Department confirmed for West Cornwall Hospital
A new Outpatient Department is to be built at West Cornwall Hospital which will be open to patients by the end of March 2025.
RCHT awarded Gold Employer Recognition Award 2023
Organisations from across the country have been recognised by the UK Government for supporting the Armed Forces community. This is a record high since the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme launched in 2013.
Mermaid Project enters its final phase of work
We’re just over 8 months into the 12-month programme to replace three mammography scanners with associated works within the Mermaid Centre
5k Across the Bay Complete!
A pod of 38 swimmers completed a 5k sea swim across Falmouth Bay on Saturday 8th July to raise funds and boost awareness of the need for advanced robotic surgery in Cornwall.
Strikes will cause major disruption, says top NHS Dr
Major disruption caused by industrial action over the next fortnight will have a serious impact on the NHS
NHS 75 Photography shortlist announced
A shortlist of the 75 NHS colleagues and volunteers who took part in a photography competition to mark 75 years of our NHS has been announced, with images including a portrait of Britain’s oldest volunteer – 102-year-old Beryl Carr – and a patient playing the violin during her brain surgery.
Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall visits RCHT
Every three or four years, the Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall, Colonel Edward Bolitho visits RCHT at our request to receive an update on health matters relating to the Cornish community which he can report back to the royal household in his role as HM’s representative in the Duchy.
Dying Matters – on the wards
How the RCHT Charity Butterfly Cornwall Fund is having an impact for patients and their loved ones at Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
New service for Radiotherapy patients launched at RCHT
Last year, the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust launched a pilot programme for a Late Effects service across the South West. The Late Effects Clinic is aimed specifically towards patients who have had previous radiotherapy to either their breast or pelvic areas and are struggling with any pain and/or discomfort following their initial treatment.
Pilot initiative aims to break barriers in recruitment
To help drive recruitment, a new pilot initiative, which is being run within the Specialist Services and Surgery Care Group at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, is looking to provide support for Specialist Doctors, currently employed at RCHT, to become consultants though their CESR School.
Research Showcased at Cornwall Stroke Conference
A presentation on local stroke research was given by Katja Adie, Consultant Stroke and Eldercare Physician and Keren Northcott, Research Sister, at the recent Cornwall Stroke Conference.
Urology Dept at RCHT gets a makeover
An unveiling of new artwork donated to the Urology Department by artist Kurt Jackson and the Chestnut Appeal for Men’s Health charity took place on Thursday 27th April
RCHT partners with Inclusion Matters to help support patients with the cost of living
This innovative new service aims to contribute towards both Adult Social Care and the Sustainable Healthcare Green Plan by preventing the need for potential further healthcare input.
Emergency alerts on mobile phones on at 3pm on 23 April
UK mobile devices will test emergency alerts on April 23rd, including a distinct siren-like sound and a message display. Consider the impact on vulnerable people and prepare accordingly. Opt-out of severe and extreme alerts in your settings. Learn more about the emergency alert test and how to opt-out on the website.
Important Changes to the Adult Safeguarding Referral Process
Cornwall Council is introducing new ways to make adult safeguarding referrals. Changes come into effect on April 3, 2023. Make direct referrals by phone or through the new portal on the Cornwall Council website. RCHT professionals can still follow the existing process.
Vascular Studies service returns to Penzance thanks to generous donor
A grateful patient of the Vascular Studies Unit has funded a tilting examination couch to enable vascular scanning to return to West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance.
Midwife Support Worker wins national award
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Midwife Support Worker, Amanda Rosenfeld, has won the NHS England Chief Maternity Officer Award under the category of ‘Working together for patients.’
Major Construction Projects Shortlisted for National Awards
We are delighted to have been named as a finalist in two categories at this year’s Construction News Awards.
Royal Cornwall Hospital car park changes and roadworks February to April 2024
As we prepare our site for the new Women and Children’s Hospital, we can expect significant parking and access disruption, with limits on parking spaces. There are also likely to be delays getting in and out of the car parks, particularly at the start and end of the day.
Cornwall Research Project Using Virtual Reality as Distraction Therapy for Cancer Patients Publishes Results
A doctor at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust (RCHT) has conducted his own research on cancer patients using a virtual reality headset as a distraction therapy.
Help stop the spread of Norovirus
Visiting is restricted on some wards at our hospitals across Cornwall at present. Please phone the ward you are visiting to check before you set out. You will be able to visit if there are exceptional or compassionate circumstances, please discuss this with the nurse in charge.
Norovirus cases on rise in Cornwall, look after yourself, protect others
The common winter vomiting bug, Norovirus, is doing the rounds in Cornwall, and our NHS is asking for your help to stop the spread.
Results of the 2023 staff survey paint an improving picture for RCHT
The results of the 2023 staff survey are in, with the response showing significant improvements in all elements of the NHS People Promise, as well as in the national themes of staff engagement and morale.
A great success for the first Orthopaedic Super Clinic
Colleagues from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust and Integrated Care Board have delivered our very first Orthopaedic Super Clinic.
