Health
241007 | Government’s £22 billion “carbon capture” gamble leaves St Ives Bay wondering what the future holds
Government’s £22 billion “carbon capture” gamble leaves St Ives Bay wondering what the future holds
Sewage pollution alerts - Surfers Against Sewage
Sewage pollution - Sewage pollution alerts
River pollution alerts - Rivers Trust
240419 | Fluoride could be added to drinking water in Cornwall due to growing lack of NHS dental care for children
Fluoride could be added to drinking water in Cornwall
230809 | Nearest NHS dental practice to Cornwall taking new patients
Practice Comparison: Praze-An-Beeble Surgery with Bodriggy Health Centre read more »
230730 | Practice Comparison: Praze-An-Beeble Surgery; Bodriggy Health Centre | 2023 GP Patient Survey
Practice Comparison: Praze-An-Beeble Surgery with Bodriggy Health Centre read more »
230630 | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust cares for 25 patients with Covid-19 in hospital
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust cares for 25 patients with Covid-19 in hospital
230414 | Terrill Bros Ltd, Hayle, fined for radiation safety breaches
230328 | St Ives Bay chemical dump a dangerous experiment, claim objectors; concerns the chemicals could be detrimental
St Ives Bay chemical dump a dangerous experiment, claim objectors
There are concerns that the chemicals could be detrimental to marine life in the area and make things worse read more »
230105 | Public being urged to wear masks amid Covid rise; Cornwall has an estimated 72,153 active cases
Public being urged to wear masks amid Covid rise
Wearing masks in public: How do you feel about it?
There has been a rise in the number of Covid cases over the last few weeks, along with a new strain of Covid (XXB.1.5) but should this mean a reintroduction of masks?
Across the UK, fears are rising about a new strain of Covid, along with rises in the number of cases being diagnosed. With conflicting factors an obvious worry, there have been calls to reinstate a 'masks in public' rule. read more »
230105 | Cornwall has highest number active Covid-19 cases since start of pandemic; estimated 72,153 active cases
221223 | The number of cases has grown steadily in Cornwall | new Covid-19 subvariant in recent weeks BF.7
Cornwall areas with highest Covid-19 rates as new variant detected
Cases have risen across the county in recent weeks
The number of cases has grown steadily in Cornwall over the past few weeks, especially during the recent cold snap read more »
221223 | Covid outbreaks hit care homes across Cornwall
Covid outbreaks hit care homes across Cornwall
There has been a rise in the number of Covid cases in Cornwall lately read more »
221003 | New Covid-19 symptom discovered as Britain warned of tough winter | confirmed Covid cases risen over past week
New Covid-19 symptom discovered as Britain warned of tough winter
Research shows that two-thirds of people are now experiencing a new dominant symptom instead of a loss of smell or fever read more »
220714 | NHS in worst state in 74 years thanks to Tory management, says former Lib Dem MP
NHS in worst state in 74 years thanks to Tory management, says former Lib Dem MP
26 ambulances were again spotted queuing outside ED at Treliske this week read more »
220719 | Woman's 'life saved' by driving to London instead of waiting hours in Cornwall ambulance
Woman's 'life saved' by driving to London instead of waiting hours in Cornwall ambulance
The retired GP believes she was seen faster than if she waited in an ambulance outside of Royal Cornwall Hospital read more »
220627| The ICS will replace Kernow CCG from July 1 to provide a single NHS voice in Cornwall
Cornwall's ambulance queues are nothing we're proud of says NHS boss
The ICS will replace Kernow CCG from July 1 to provide a single NHS voice in Cornwall read more »
220412 | Cornwall residents and visitors urged take Covid seriously as free testing ends 'Don’t pretend Covid has disappeared'
‘Don’t pretend Covid has disappeared!’ This is the message to Cornwall’s residents and visitors ahead of the busy Easter break.
People are also reminded that all Covid-19 testing sites are now closed as part of the Government’s Living with Covid strategy and move to end free testing for the general population.
Some people – including those living and working in health and care settings – will still have access to free tests but the majority will have the option of purchasing them. More information on this will be available on the Government website.
220416 | 'Keep your masks on' visitors told | As tourists head West for Easter, health chiefs issue Covid warning
‘Keep your masks on’ visitors told
As tourists head West for Easter, health chiefs issue Covid warning
PUBLIC health experts in Cornwall yesterday urged visitors to wear face masks and keep their distance in crowded places, as warm Easter weather saw crowds flock to the Westcountry. read more »