Health for Homeless Service

Contact the Health for Homeless Service

Write to: Health for Homeless Service, 8 City Road, Truro, TR1 2JJ.
Call 01872 221 240, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6.30pm. During evenings, weekends and bank holidays, you will be redirected to NHS 111.

Clinic locations

Truro

St Petrocs, 8 City Road, Truro. Find us using what 3 words: grows.dared.catch.

Week 1: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.
Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday.
Week 3: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.
Week 4: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday.

Redruth

Chi Winder, Dudnance Lane, Pool, Redruth. Find us using what 3 words: seeing.chat.views

Clinic open every week day.

Penzance

Breadline Centre, Bread Street, Penzance, Find us using what 3 words: colder.woodstove.inversion

Week 1: Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
Week 2: Monday, Wednesday or Thursday.
Week 3: Monday or Thursday.
Week 4: Monday, Wednesday or Thursday.

John Daniel Centre, Penzance. Find us using what 3 words: surprise.sprinting.proofread

Week 1: Tuesday.
Week 2: Thursday.
Week 3: Wednesday.
Week 4: Thursday.

Outreach clinics

We also provide outreach clinics across Cornwall. Call 01872 221 240 and select option 1 for more information and to check availability. A list of clinics is available in the dropdown box below.

Outreach clinic dates and times

Falmouth

Salvation Army, Brook Street, Falmouth, TR11 3RJ. Open 10am to 4pm.

13 August 2026.
17 September 2026.
15 October 2026.
12 November 2026.
17 December 2026.

Launceston

8 Exeter Street, Launceston, PL15 9EQ. Open 10am to 4pm.

14 August 2026.
18 September 2026.
16 October 2026.
13 November 2026.
18 December 2026.

Liskeard

Salvation Army, 17-19 Church Street, Liskeard, PL14 3AG. Open 10am to 3pm.

7 August 2026.
11 September 2026.
9 October 2026.
6 November 2026.
11 December 2026.

Newquay

Salvation Army, Crantock Street, open 9.30am to midday, and Escape Lodge, Mountwise, open 1pm to 4pm.

19 August 2026.
23 September 2026.
14 October 2026.
18 November 2026.
23 December 2026.

St Austell

Cosgarne Hall, 81 Truro Road, St Austell, PL25 5JQ. Open 10am to 4pm.

4 August 2026.
8 September 2026.
6 October 2026.
3 November 2026.
8 December 2026.

Our services

Medical advice and treatment is available from the clinics which provide:

immunisations
health promotion such as lifestyle, diet, smoking and alcohol
mental health and shared care
chronic disease management including asthma, COPD, diabetes, INR monitoring and heart disease
wound care including removal of sutures and clips
patient health checks including blood pressure monitoring and spirometry
sexual health including contraception (emergency) and advice including women's health and cervical smears

Lengthy and repeated consultations may be necessary. Our average appointment time is 30 minutes.

You are entitled to a chaperone when being examined. If you would like us to arrange this, speak to your doctor or nurse. It may be necessary to reschedule your examination to a later date or time to arrange this.

Online triage

Existing patients can submit requests for non-urgent medical or admin queries online in your own time. Please do not use this form if you have an urgent medical issue.

Complete an online triage form (opens in new window)

Your request will be reviewed by a member of the admin team within 2 working days. Once triaged, your query will be dealt with by the most appropriate member of staff. This may not necessarily be a GP.

Repeat prescriptions and sick notes

Repeat prescriptions

Repeat prescriptions are only available if you have seen the doctor or nurse. Some patients will have regular monthly or weekly repeat prescriptions.

Requests for the next repeat prescription should be made at least 2 days before you run out of medication. Try to plan ahead for bank holidays or times when the pharmacy may be closed.

We are unable to replace lost or stolen prescriptions until they are due.

To request a prescription, contact the surgery by phone, in person, or order your repeat prescription online.

Sick notes

Request a sick note online. This service is available 8am to 6.30pm.

NHS App

Use the NHS App to view your health information and manage your healthcare online using a phone, tablet or computer.

Our values

Patient centre care: Kindness and humanity

We aim listen to our patients, tailoring our services to meet their individual needs.

Our team aims to provide a safe and welcoming environment.

Accessible and flexible services

We offer flexible appointments, outreach clinics, and support with navigating the healthcare system. Our practice is designed to be approachable and responsive, minimising barriers to care.

Physical and mental health are equally important

We have GPs, nurses and a clinical psychologist in our team to provide truly holistic care.

Continuity and trust

We strive to build lasting relationships with our patients, offering consistent care and support. Our team is committed to earning trust and empowering individuals to take control of their health

Collaboration and community

We work closely with colleagues in housing, voluntary community and social enterprise organisations, mental health and substance services. We believe joined up collaborative care helps get our patients the best support for all their needs.