Newquay Community Hospital

We have taken the difficult decision to extend the temporary closure of Newquay's minor injury unit. This is because we do not currently have enough specialist clinicians to provide a safe, reliable service. The rest of the hospital remains open as normal.

Patient safety is our top priority. In recent months, vacancies and sickness have led to short notice changes to the opening hours. After a careful review, we believe a planned temporary closure is the safest option.

We are actively recruiting specialist practitioners. A new clinical lead is due to join us next month. These are important steps in strengthening the service and supporting a phased reopening as soon as it is safe to do so. Recruitment has been ongoing for several months and remains a priority.

We know how important the unit is to local people and visitors. We are sorry for the disruption this temporary closure will cause. We remain committed to reopening the service as soon as it is safe and sustainable to do so.

During the closure, people can continue to access other minor injury units (see below). 

Our current plan is to reopen the unit from 5 October 2026. This will initially be on reduced days, but at times when the unit is busiest. This will allow us to induct new staff while we continue to recruit.

We will provide a further update as soon as we are able to confirm the plans for reopening.

What does this mean for me?

You can walk into a minor injury unit without an appointment. Other local units are available and include those listed below:

• Bodmin, from 8am to 10pm
• Camborne Redruth from 8am to 10pm
• St Austell from 8am and 8pm

Full details are available on our live waiting times page.

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

The hospital has a charitable fund which is used to improve patient services.

The hospital is also generously supported by the Newquay Hospital League of Friends. Call 07775 715 672 for more information.

Newquay Community Hospital has 19 inpatient beds providing inpatient care for adult 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.

Visiting a patient

Visiting times at Newquay Hospital are 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm.

Read the latest visiting guidelines

The wards have protected mealtimes between 12.30pm to 1.30pm and from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. However 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.

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.

Call the main ward on 01637 834 809.