Short-term changes to opening hours of the minor injury in Launceston

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.

What does this mean for me?

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:

  • Bodmin from 8am to 10pm
  • Liskeard from 8am to 8pm
  • Stratton 24/7, from 8pm the service is provided by 111

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:

  • sprains and strains
  • minor 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, bruising and grazes
  • suspected infections, for example eye, ear, skin, throat (when GPs are closed). Nearly all pharmacies also offer a minor illness service. Find your nearest pharmacy and check opening hours.

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

Launceston Community Hospital

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. 

Facilities

  • Minor injury unit, access by using NHS 111 online or by calling 111
  • X-ray open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm. Sunday 8.30am to 5pm (no facility on Saturdays or bank holidays)
  • Inpatient care
  • Outpatient clinics
  • Free parking
  • Disabled parking and access

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

Wards

The hospital has 2 main wards which support people’s physical health and wellbeing:

Kensey Ward

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.

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.

You can also call the ward on 01566 765640 or 01566 765641 if you need to speak to someone.

Tamar Ward

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.

How to contact your relative

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.

Protected mealtimes

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.

Student nurses and nurse apprentices

Both wards support student nurses and nurse apprentices.

Visiting a patient

Read the latest visiting guidelines.

Support your hospital

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.

Launceston Community Hospital contact information

Link Road, Launceston, PL15 9JD

Call 01566 765 600

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