NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

10/08/2025

Late afternoons can be busy times at our minor injury units so if you need to go - check locations, opening and wait times online as your nearest may not be the quickest: ▶️ https://royalcornwallhospitals.nhs.uk/waiting-times/urgent-care/

Sometimes your nearest minor injury unit is not the quickest. Make sure you check the urgent care waiting times on our website before you head out!

10/08/2025

😎 Keep cool in the ☀️by following our advice 💦 🐝 and ⏰ don’t put off coming forward for help. 🤒 If you start to feel ill please pop into a local pharmacy or minor injury unit - the earlier the better!

👀Look up pharmacy and minor injury units + advice here: https://cios.icb.nhs.uk/help-us/where-is-best/

Keep 😎 cool with our tips:

💦 Keep sipping drinks or nibbling ice lollies - you should try to drink 6-8 times a day - water is great and healthy drinks too!

👥Babies, children and older adults are more at risk during warmer weather especially the risk of dehydration due to not drinking enough.

🤒If you notice any signs of dehydration, contact NHS 111 on weekends or evenings or your own GP during the week.

Visit the NHS website for symptoms of dehydration to look out for and what to do next.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration

🌞Put on suncream - everyone should take care in the sun. Read our advice on what to look for when buying and applying sunscreen: https://www.nhs.uk/sun

🐞🦟Warmer weather is enjoyable for many, but it can also mean an increase in bites and stings.

🕷️🪰See our advice on what to do if you've been bitten or stung by an insect, and when to get medical advice 👇 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/insect-bites-and-stings/

🐍If you've been bitten by an adder it's important to get checked as soon as possible, there are things you can do while you're waiting for medical help 👇
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/snake-bites/

10/08/2025

It starts with a friendly chat... WorkWell coaches are on hand to help with a whole range of things that can help if you have a mental or physical health problem that's making it tough for you to go to or stay at work.

They'll create a personalised plan to find ways to make life a little easier.

It's fast, free and confidential. Why not visit the website to find out more...

https://bit.ly/43Ff1ij

10/08/2025

If you're visiting Cornwall this summer remember you can get treatment for 7 common conditions.

Use the handy find a pharmacy link to search for the nearest open pharmacist near you!

https://www.nhs.uk/find-a-pharmacy

Think 'Pharmacy First' for these 7 conditions:
• Earache (age 1 to 17)
• Sinusitis (age 12 and over)
• Sore throat (age 5 and over)
• Infected insect bite (age 1 and over)
• Impetigo, a skin infection (age 1 and over)
• Shingles (age 18 and over)
• Uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women (age 16 to 64)

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09/08/2025

Visiting Cornwall for the holidays?

Remember to contact your own GP surgery for help with medical advice, treatment and prescriptions.

09/08/2025

💕Need some health and wellbeing advice for you, family or friend?

☎️Call 01872 266 383 the fantastic Cornwall community gateway service for advice!

Please 🙏 share so we can spread the word that there is a range of local help available.

👯‍♂️They can tell you about local help available in your community - from local clubs, suppprt groups, mental and general health.

👩‍🌾Advice for older people who may need a little support but want to remain independent.

🧑‍🧒‍🧒To new Healthy Cornwallies need a little help.

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09/08/2025

The Government’s dental consultation to reform NHS Dentistry is now open.

All those working in NHS dental services and commissioners are invited to give their views on the future of NHS dentistry.

Follow the link for more information:
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/nhs-dentistry-contract-quality-and-payment-reforms

09/08/2025

Falmouth Minor Injury Unit is closed today (Saturday 9 August) but there are other places that can help!

🩺 Helston is your nearest to Falmouth but there is a network of minor injury units in Cornwall. No need for an appointment - opening times include evening and weekends. Your nearest may not be your quickest. Check locations, opening and wait times online: https://royalcornwallhospitals.nhs.uk/waiting.../urgent-care

Here’s a reminder of other health services available:

👨‍⚕️Your local pharmacies can help:
They can provide treatment and some prescription medicine for many minor illnesses, without you seeing a GP. Find your nearest pharmacy and opening times: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

🏥If you need urgent care, you can visit our urgent treatment centre at West Cornwall Hospital as an alternative to the emergency department. Check location, opening and wait times online: https://royalcornwallhospitals.nhs.uk/waiting.../urgent-care

💻Unsure? Use NHS 111 for urgent care advice: https://111.nhs.uk/

🚑 Always call 999 or visit the emergency department (A&E) if you have a serious or life-threatening condition

09/08/2025

Great idea for those visiting University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust 📍🧭👇👇

Do you have an appointment with us but are not familiar with the site or know your way around?

Visit our detailed access guides at AccessAble. They show you everything, from car parking areas, to where entrances are located, what waiting rooms look like and where toilets can be found.

Reduce your anxiety about your healthcare appointment by visiting us virtually first.
https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-hospitals-plymouth-nhs-trust

09/08/2025

Do you have a repeat prescription? Or care for someone who does?

Please don't forget to order and collect well before this month’s bank holiday on 25 August.

Check your GP surgery’s cut-off date.

Did you know you can order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App? https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

08/08/2025

At or going to Boardmasters? Here's how you can over the next few days.

💁🏼Follow our tips 👇👇 and share to people you know at the festival

🩺🧑‍⚕️Need medical help while at the festival, there is an on-site medical team led by highly trained NHS staff. The on-site medical facilities are available 24/7. Mobile response teams also offer rapid support across the festival grounds. ➡️ Find out more: https://boardmasters.com/care-and-safety/

🩻During Boardmasters, Newquay Minor Injury will be open every day, 8am to 8pm. X-ray is also available. Check live wait times online: https://cornwallft.nhs.uk/miu-waiting-times

➡️ Get more festival wellbeing tips: https://www.festivalsafe.com/information/wellbeing


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