Launceston Community Hospital
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.