Trust formally opens first new hospital ward in 20 years
A special event has been held to formally mark the opening of Rosewarne Stroke Rehabilitation Unit. It is the Trust's first new hospital ward for over 2 decades.
The unit is located within the grounds of Camborne Redruth Community Hospital. It has cared for more than 200 patients since the first were welcomed on 2 January 2025.
"We wanted to mark this occasion because we are so delighted with Rosewarne. Lanyon Ward was lovely and the care given was fantastic. However, these facilities are so much better for stroke rehabilitation. It has been a complete joy to see this building come to be."
Margaret Schwarz, Chair
The event was a chance to mark the opening with a formal plaque unveiling. That was led by Margaret Schwarz, Chair and Colonel Sir Edward Bolitho, Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall. They were joined by Rosewarne staff, Trust and NHS colleagues, the Guild of Friends, and local councillors.
"As we all know, no-one wants to go to hospital. Everyone wants to stay at home or within the community. The ability to do this better through this unit is a fantastic thing. Well done all the team!"
Colonel Bolitho, Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall
Rosewarne has a range of facilities. These include areas for visiting, family meetings, speech and language therapy reviews, and meals away from patients' bedsides. The unit also offers a well-equipped therapy gym.
"Not only does Rosewarne offer much better facilities for nursing, for therapy, and for rehabilitation, it is a much more comfortable and modern environment for patients and visitors. It has really brought community hospitals into the 21st century.
"It does not have the feel of a 'cottage hospital'. This unit is now able to provide state-of-the-art facilities to support staff to deliver stroke rehabilitation, recovery, and care."
Debbie Richards, Chief Executive
The Trust received £3 million of government funding for the modular building. It was installed as vital repairs began on the existing Lanyon Ward.
Speaking at the time, Matron Sue Greenwood said you could not wished to be looked after in a better place:
"The modular units we can have in the NHS now are really, really good. They are really robust. To all intents and purposes, they are a really lovely environment without the bricks around the outside.
"Across Cornwall, our aim is to deliver care closer to home. This unit enables our community to feel assured that if they do have to come to the unit for support following a stroke, they can receive their care within their local area. We are maintaining services much closer to people's homes."
Debbie Richards is "incredibly proud" of the investment the NHS has been able to make in the hospital since she became Chief Executive:
"We absolutely recognise this site as being crucially important to local people. The hospital is an important part of the community as a place where people train, work, and access a whole range of services. Our 2 community hospital wards are just a small part of what is now on offer here."
The formal opening took place on 10 December 2025, a week before the new Camborne Redruth Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) welcomed its first patients. Read more about Camborne Redruth CDC.