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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.
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.
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.
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.
Embedding Building Information Management into the fabric of RCHT, and why it’s central to the delivery of our new Women and Children’s Hospital
BIM has been a mandatory requirement for all new major public projects in the UK since 2017. Its implementation and utilisation will be a critical factor in the modern design, delivery and onward maintenance of the new Women and Children’s Hospital.
Calling all local construction companies, contractors and supply chain specialists…
NHS in Cornwall will be attending the Cornwall Construction Summit on Thursday 16 October 2025 at the Royal Cornwall Showground in Wadebridge.
RCHT celebrates opening of new Outpatient Department at West Cornwall Hospital
RCHT has celebrated the opening of its new £9 million Outpatient Department at West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance.
New X-ray upgrade for Royal Cornwall Hospital’s Emergency Department
The main x-ray room used by ED at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro has received a major refresh and equipment upgrade.