Camborne Redruth Community Hospital

Building works on the Camborne Redruth Community Hospital site are moving forward. This weekend, 14 modular units that will make up a new diagnostic facility will be lifted into place by crane. They will arrive by lorry, coming onto site one at a time. Weather dependent, the work is scheduled to last from 6am on Saturday 11 October to 7pm on Sunday 12 October.

To allow contractors the space to operate safely, the car park outside Longreach House will be closed all weekend. We are very sorry for any impact these works are having on car parking. To keep disruption to a minimum, traffic marshals will be on site throughout the lift to help with traffic flow and site access. Emergency vehicle access will be maintained at all times.

We recommend Longreach staff use the minor injury unit car park all weekend, including those working a night shift on Friday night through to Saturday morning. Visitors and families can also use the minor injury unit car park when other spaces within the marshalled area are full.

Due to refurbishments in the Victorian block of the hospital, the temporary closure of 5 accessible parking spaces outside the main entrance and the car park between the main entrance and Rosewarne remains in place.

During the ongoing works, we kindly ask patients, visitors, and staff to:

• use the drop-off zone or minor injury unit car park if the nearest marked spaces are full (there is alternative accessible parking at the minor injury unit entrance)
• avoid parking in or around the ambulance bay
• avoid parking along the verge opposite the cordoned off spaces
• avoid parking on verges or hatched areas; this can restrict access for emergency vehicles and deliveries
• allow extra time when arriving for appointments or shifts
• consider car sharing wherever possible
• remain polite and courteous if asked to move your vehicle

There are regular buses to and from the hospital. Visit the Transport for Cornwall website to check the bus timetable. Search for 'Barncoose'.

Once again, we apologise for any inconvenience. We hope you will keep working with us to support these significant investments in the site.

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 the League of Friends. The League of Friends can be contacted via main reception. The secretary is Juliet Jenkin.

The ward has 20 beds, 16 of which form a community assessment and treatment unit.

The unit is designed to help keep people safe, well and prevent admissions to the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro.

Open to anyone over the age of 18 but will mainly support older people from the Kerrier area.

Patients who are treated on the unit will be provided with very short-term support for a maximum of 48 hours while diagnostic tests and assessments are carried out by the multi-disciplinary team.

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.

Visting information

Read the latest visiting guidelines. Visiting hours are 10.30am to midday, 2pm to 5pm and 6.30pm to 8pm.

Protected mealtimes

The ward has protected mealtimes between midday and 2pm, and from 5pm to 6.30pm. No visitors are allowed during these times. Please arrange this with the ward manager.

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 the ward on 01209 318 153 if you need to speak to someone.

Laynon Ward has 20 beds. These provide hospital care for people who need rehabilitation after a brain injury, for example a stroke.

The ward has its own therapy team to help patients with their recovery. This includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy.

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.

Visiting information

Read the latest visiting guidelines. Visiting times are 2pm to 4.30pm and 6.30pm to 8pm.

Protected mealtimes

The ward has protected mealtimes between 12.30pm to 1.30pm and from 5pm 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.

Contacting a patient

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 the ward on 01209 318 017. Alternatively the ward has a handset telephone which can be taken to your relative or friend, call 01209 318 018.