Category: building-programme
Learning from the latest digital technologies to support future patient care
We recently visited the Digital Patient Experience Centre to learn more about innovative technologies that could support patient care, staff wellbeing and operational efficiency in our new Women and Children’s Hospital.
New contractor announced for our new Women and Children’s Hospital
We’re delighted to confirm today that Willmott Dixon has been appointed as our Hospital 2.0 Alliance construction partner for the delivery of the Women and Children’s Hospital on our site in Truro.
Operation Cornwall – all wrapped up
Our Women and Children’s Hospital design and programme teams were out and about in schools in March, inspiring the next generation of hospital designers and engineers across Cornwall.
Our new hospital – update on designs
New concept designs for our new Women and Children’s Hospital are being drawn up by our design team that fully adopt the design guidelines set for the New Hospital Programme.
Silent Hospital pilot expands to antenatal services at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
We’ve launched Phase 2 of our Silent Hospital pilot, extending the innovative digital technology to antenatal services within maternity care.
Celebration as two new Linear Accelerators open in the Sunrise Centre
The Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro is celebrating the replacement of two new Linear Accelerators in the Sunrise Centre in the last 16 months.
Clinical laboratory upgrade underway
Work has started on the internal upgrade of Containment Level 3 (CL3) in the Clinical Microbiology building.
Women and Children’s Hospital digital officer wins multiple awards at Cornwall Apprenticeship Awards 2026
Congratulations to Tamsin Allen, who has won three awards at the recent Cornwall Apprenticeship Awards 2026.
Royal Cornwall Hospital Launches Biometric Security for Neonatal Unit
We have introduced a new digital fingerprint security system in our Neonatal Unit, setting a new standard for safety and convenience for families with premature and vulnerable babies.
Temporary diversion for Fracture Clinic, Neurophysiology and Trauma Assessment
The side corridor leading to Fracture X-ray, the Plaster room, Neurophysiology service and the Trauma Assessment Unit is currently closed off so that essential works can be undertaken as part of the Fracture Clinic move in early 2026.