The minor injury unit will close at 5pm on Sunday 17 March. It will reopen at 8am on 24 March 2024. During this time, the staff will work in other minor injury units. Unfortunately, it is not possible for us to relocate the unit within the hospital.
All other services will continue to operate as usual during this period.
Anyone who needs help with a minor injury from 5pm on 17 March until 8am on 24 March, will need to use another local unit. They are all routinely open 7 days a week and can be found in the following towns:
People can walk-in to a minor injury unit without an appointment.
View our live opening and waiting times. People who are unsure which service is best can use the NHS 111 symptom checker or call 111, 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
A minor injury unit is also available in Tavistock from 8.30am to 5.30pm every day. Check the opening hours and waiting times for Tavistock’s Minor Injury Unit. This unit does not currently have an x-ray.
Minor injury units can treat a range of minor illnesses and injuries which have occurred during the last 14 days, including:
People with life or limb-threatening illnesses or injuries should call 999. This includes:
Launceston Community Hospital provides inpatient care and a range of clinics to people in Launceston and the surrounding area.
The hospital has 2 wards, 1 female and 1 male, with 4 additional side rooms. We recommend patients bring a few personal items with them to make their stay in hospital more comfortable. Physiotherapy is also available at the hospital.
Please note Launceston Community Hospital does not provide dental services. Find out how to access dental services.
The hospital has 2 main wards which support people’s physical health and wellbeing:
The ward has 7 beds providing inpatient care for elderly patients 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.
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.
You can also call the ward on 01566 765640 or 01566 765641 if you need to speak to someone.
The ward has 7 beds providing inpatient care for elderly patients 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.
You can call the main ward telephone numbers on 01566 765640 or 01566 765641. Alternatively the ward has a handset telephone which can be taken to your relative. The number to contact is 01566 773220.
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.
The wards have 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.
Both wards support student nurses and nurse apprentices.
Read the latest visiting guidelines.
The hospital has a charitable fund that is used to improve patient services. The hospital is also generously supported by the league of friends. For more information, email Lisa Dymond, or call 01566 775272.