Helston Community Hospital

Changes to opening hours

We are pleased to report that from Monday 19 September, Helston’s minor injury unit (MIU) will re-open following a period of unforeseen staffing issues.

During this period it will be open with a reduced service. The unit will be open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8am to 4pm each day.

On Tuesday and Thursday and at weekends, patients will be re-directed to other MIU departments and West Cornwall Hospital.

Therefore, the Helston MIU will re-open on a limited service with an aim to reopening to full operating hours at the soonest opportunity.

About Helston Community Hospital

Helston Community Hospital provides inpatient care and a range of clinics for the people of the town and the surrounding area.

We recommend patients bring a few personal items with them to make their stay in hospital more comfortable.

The hospital also offers a day hospital facility which hosts various clinics, groups and services such as blood transfusion.

Outpatient clinics are provided from the hospital. Your appointment letter will detail any requirements, but please contact us if you have a query.

Facilities

• Minor injury unit, access by using NHS 111 online or by calling 111
• Inpatient care
• Outpatient clinics
• Free parking
• Disabled parking and access

Please note there are no x-ray facilities available.

Please note Helston Community Hospital does not provide dental services. Find out how to access dental services.

Minor injury unit

If you need urgent, but not emergency, NHS care in Cornwall, contact NHS 111.

Just contact NHS 111 by phone or online at any time of day or night, to find out where you should go and when.

If needed, expert clinicians will arrange for you to be seen at the emergency department or at our range of other treatment units. Please don’t just turn up, as you may be directed elsewhere or have to wait longer.

This helps the NHS manage the flow of patients when capacity in waiting rooms is much smaller than before, to maintain distancing and reduce the risk of infection.

It means you will get the right treatment, more quickly and probably closer to home as well.

And if you’re a visitor to Cornwall, you don’t need to look up details of NHS services if you need urgent treatment, just call 111 or use the NHS 111 online service.

View the latest minor injury unit opening and waiting times

Wards

The hospital has 1 ward which supports people’s physical health and wellbeing.

Lismore Ward

The ward has 24 inpatient beds providing inpatient care for adult patients and patients who require rehabilitation following surgery or illness.

The ward has use of a detox bed where patients who have alcohol addiction who can come and stay during their recovery.

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.

How to contact your relative

Call the main ward telephone number on 01326 435 911 or 01326 435 910. Patients can use their own mobile telephones on the ward.

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.

Protected mealtimes

The ward has protected mealtimes between midday and 1pm and from 5pm to 6pm, however if you would like to help your relative to eat and drink you are welcome to stay on the ward.

Visiting a patient

Read the latest visiting guidelines.

Support your hospital

The hospital has a charitable fund which is used to improve patient services. The hospital is also generously supported by the League of Friends. Email Wendy Wallis, secretary for more information or visit the Helston Hospital League of Friends website