Contact Falmouth Community Hospital
Falmouth Community Hospital, Falmouth, TR11 2JA.
Call 01326 436 600.
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Upgrade and installation of a new heating system
The upgrade and installation of a new heating system at Falmouth Community Hospital is moving forward. Initial works included a survey of requirements, drawing up a full specification, and taking on contractors to carry out the upgrade. That stage is now complete.
Work to install the new heating system will start with the minor injury unit area. That team will move into a temporary space over the coming weeks. Patients needing to use the minor injury unit will be signposted on arrival. Other service areas will follow suit. This phased approach will allow us to move rooms and equipment around to maintain day services. It will ensure we can keep disruption to a minimum and is why the work is expected to take up to 18 months to complete.
As parts of the building will be without water or heating at different times, we cannot safely maintain inpatient services. As a result, Boscawen Ward will remain closed for the duration of the works. This temporary closure of inpatient services will allow the upgrade to be carried out safely. People should continue to access day services and appointments in the usual way.
These essential works are a major investment to ensure the hospital remains safe, modern, and fit for the future. It also shows our commitment to the site as a much-valued local asset.
Throughout the upgrade, we will continue to work with clinical staff and our partners in primary care, social care, and the voluntary sector to provide much more care at home and in the community. Delivering the best and safest care possible remains paramount.
Falmouth Community Hospital
Falmouth Community Hospital provides inpatient care and a range of clinics to people in Falmouth and the surrounding area.
The ward supports people's physical health and wellbeing.
Facilities
- Minor injury unit.
- X-ray.
- Inpatient care.
- Day hospital.
- Outpatient clinics.
- Free parking.
- Accessible parking and access.
Dental care is not provided from Falmouth Community Hospital. Find out how to access dental services.
Minor injury unit
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.
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.
Nearly all pharmacies also offer a minor illness service. Find your nearest pharmacy and check opening hours .
Call 111 and choose the mental health option for advice and support 24/7.
If you are unsure which service is best can use the NHS 111 symptom checker or call 111, 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
People with life or limb-threatening illnesses or injuries should call 999. This includes:
- patients who have suffered a head injury with loss of consciousness or who are on blood thinners
- breathing difficulties
- chest pain without injury
- stroke symptoms
- abdominal pain
- severe bleeding
Support your hospital
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.
Wards
Boscawen Ward
The ward has 16 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.