Contact Stratton Community Hospital
Hospital Road, Bude, EX23 9BR
Call 01288 287 700 or 01288 287 722
Stratton Community Hospital
Stratton Community Hospital provides inpatient care and a range of clinics to people in Stratton and the surrounding area.
The hospital has 1 ward which supports people's physical health and wellbeing.
Facilities
- Minor injury unit.
- X-ray.
- Inpatient care.
- Outpatient clinics.
- Free parking.
- Accessible parking and access.
Stratton Community Hospital does not provide dental services. Find out how to access dental services.
Community treatment centre
Open 8pm to 8am every day.
The service is provided by an advanced clinician from Kernow Health CIC, who deliver the county’s urgent care service out-of-hours. The service is accessed by calling NHS 111 and treats people who would have historically attended the minor injury unit out-of-hours, or who need an appointment with the out-of-hours GP service.
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.
Call our mental health line for advice and support 24/7 on 0800 038 5300.
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.
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.
Wards
Ward information
The ward which has 12 beds providing inpatient care for patients who require rehabilitation following surgery or illness.
The ward has use of a day case bed where patients come in for the day for their treatment. They are fully supported before they are ready to go home, and do not need an overnight stay.
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. Please ask a staff member for details.
Call the ward on 01288 287 712 if you need to speak to someone. Alternatively the ward has a handset telephone which can be taken to your relative. The number to contact is 01288 287 717.
Visiting information
Read the latest visiting guidelines.
Visiting times are between 2pm and 4.30pm and 6pm to 8pm.
Protected meal times
Protected meal times fall between midday and 1.30pm and from 4.30pm to 6pm. 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.