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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.
RCHT contributes to breast cancer research to help patients live longer
As a result of study findings, the National institute for Heath & Care Excellence (NICE) recommended the use of the study drug, pembrolizumab, for treatment of triple negative breast cancer
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.
New Women and Children’s Hospital for Cornwall in 2028
Today, we’re unveiling a computer-generated 3D film of how the new Women and Children’s Hospital, designed by Architects Stride Treglown, could look when built. The new Women and Children’s Hospital will become the new Main Entrance for the Royal Cornwall Hospital once construction is finished in 2028.
