Falmouth Community Hospital

In response to concerns raised about the future of Falmouth Community Hospital, we have issued the following statement: 

"We have been made aware of an unapproved briefing given to staff at Falmouth Community Hospital which contains information that is not an accurate reflection of our current position. This briefing has been rescinded, and we are sorry for any distress it has caused to staff and the local community.

"As the way we provide services continues to evolve in line with the national 10-year Plan expectation to move care from hospitals into communities and people's homes, we remain committed to the hospital as a much-valued local asset. We will be working with our local population and staff to co-design how we best deliver services moving forward.

"As part of our commitment to the hospital, there are plans to upgrade and install a new heating system. This may happen in the spring of 2026 but an exact date is to be confirmed. As we do during all planned works in any of our buildings, we will need to consider how we safely operate services, including our inpatient ward, during that time. Should this mean different working arrangements, we will of course consult with staff."

Issued: 10 December 2025

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.

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

The hospital is also generously supported by a League of Friends. To find out more, email Alison Mitchell, secretary.

The ward has 20 inpatient beds providing inpatient care 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 ward on 01326 436 611 if you need to speak to someone. Alternatively the ward has a handset telephone which can be taken to your relative. The number to contact is 01326 311 009.

Visiting information

Read the latest visiting guidelines.

Protected mealtimes

The ward has protected mealtimes from midday to 1pm and from 50pm to 6pm. If you would like to help your relative to eat and drink you are welcome to stay on the ward. Please arrange this with the ward manager.