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 due to start in May 2026.
This essential work is expected to take up to 18 months to complete. It is a major investment to ensure the hospital remains safe, modern, and fit for the future. It also shows our commitment to the hospital as a much-valued local asset.
As parts of the building will be without water or heating during the upgrade, we cannot safely maintain inpatient services. As a result, Boscawen Ward will close for the duration of the works. This temporary closure of inpatient services will allow these essential building works to be carried out safely. There are no changes to any other services, which will all run as normal. This includes outpatients, the minor injury unit, and x-ray. People should continue to access care in the usual way.
We are working with onward care colleagues to support those people on the ward to discharge back to or into their permanent place of care before the ward needs to close. Providing the best and safest care possible remains paramount.
No jobs will be at risk. We are working closely with staff and unions to support the Boscawen team throughout the transition and on their options. These include for the team to move from the ward into community-based roles. They will be supported to work with GPs, community nurses, and admission avoidance and therapy teams, and will further enhance developments to support patients' to have their needs met in their own homes.
Throughout the upgrade, we will be working with partners across the system to ensure patients continue to receive safe, high-quality care.
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 our mental health line for advice and support 24/7 on 0800 038 5300.
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.