Contact Launceston Community Hospital
Link Road, Launceston, PL15 9JD.
Call 01566 765 600.
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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 main wards which support people's physical health and wellbeing, 1 female and 1 male, with 4 additional side rooms. Both wards support student nurses and nurse apprentices. Physiotherapy is also available at the hospital.
Facilities
- Minor injury unit.
- X-ray.
- Inpatient care.
- Outpatient clinics.
- Free parking.
- Accessible parking and access
Launceston Community Hospital does not provide dental services. Find out how to access dental services.
Minor injury unit
Minor injury units, or MIUs, treat a range of injuries that have happened in the last 14 days. Nurses, paramedics and healthcare assistants run our minor injury units.
We have 10 minor injury units spread across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. You do not need an appointment and can walk in
Check live waiting times and opening hours
Remember your nearest unit may not be the quickest. If you need advice before you travel, visit NHS 111 online or call 111.
What can minor injury units treat?
Minor injury units can treat:
- sprains and strains
- minor breaks or 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, bruises and grazes
When your GP is closed, they can treat suspected infections. These include sore ears and throats.
Most minor injury units have access to x-ray.
Nearly all pharmacies also offer a minor illness service. Find your nearest pharmacy and check opening hours .
Call 111 and choose the mental health option for advice and support 24/7.
If you are unsure which service is best can use the NHS 111 symptom checker or call 111, 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
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
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. To find out more, email Lisa Dymond, or call 01566 775272.
Wards
Visiting information
Visiting times are between 2pm and 4.30pm and 6pm and 8pm.
Read the latest visiting guidelines.
Protected mealtimes
The wards have protected mealtimes between midday and 1pm and from 5pm to 6pm. If you would like to help your relative to eat and drink, you are welcome to stay on the ward. Please arrange this with the ward manager.
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.
Checklist of items to bring into hospital
- Toiletries.
- Change of clothes and footwear.
- Any current medicines.
- Glasses.
- Books or magazines.
- Mobile phone or tablet.
- No more than £10 in cash.
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. Ask a staff member for details.
Call the ward on 01566 765 640 or 01566 765 641 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.
Checklist of items to bring into hospital
- Toiletries.
- Change of clothes and footwear.
- Any current medicines.
- Glasses.
- Books or magazines.
- Mobile phone or tablet.
- No more than £10 in cash.
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. Ask a staff member for details.
Call the main ward on 01566 765 640 or 01566 765 641. Alternatively the ward has a handset telephone which can be taken to your relative. The number to contact is 01566 773 220.