Over the last 18 months, we have been able to recruit and train new minor injury practitioners. We are pleased to announce that we are now able to extend the opening hours of the unit in Newquay to 6 days a week.
From 19 February 2026, the unit will be open Thursdays to Tuesdays, 8am to 8pm. It will remain closed on Wednesdays. This continues to reflect the times when the unit is busier. The recently upgraded x-ray department will be open 5 days a week. 2 by appointment only. Full details are available on our live waiting times website.
In line with our operating policies, opening hours remain under constant review. This ensures we have the capacity to deliver a consistent and sustainable offer for both the public and our referring partners. We allocate resources across the county. This allows us to keep our busiest units open and safely able to treat as many people as possible.
There is a national expectation to deliver integrated neighbourhood healthcare. In line with that, we will continue to develop our workforce and build in the right support. This includes exploring opportunities for joint working with primary care. The goal is to ensure integrated urgent on the day provision across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
What does this mean for me?
Newquay's Minor Injury Unit will be available 6 days a week from 8am to 8pm. People can walk-in during these hours, without an appointment.
Minor injury units can treat a range of minor illnesses and injuries that 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.
When the unit in Newquay is closed alternative units are available 7 days a week:
- Bodmin, from 8am to 10pm
- Camborne Redruth from 8am to 10pm
- St Austell from 8am and 8pm
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.
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