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Whooping cough in Cornwall passes 100 cases
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These figures for Cornwall for every week so far in 2024 reveal there have been three spikes and exactly when
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Cornwall dentist visited by Rishi Sunak is dropping adult NHS patients
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The prime minister said at the surgery that his government's plans would make a 'significant difference' to NHS patients
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People inside Treliske emergency department say long waits are concerning
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The report found that most people are seeking proper advice before attending the Truro hospital
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NHS dental crisis sees patients dropped by Truro dentist with just three weeks' notice
NHS
The news comes as the dental crisis in Cornwall shows no signs of abating
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NHS manager ditches career to become professional complainer
Employment
Lee Grant's business Pass will make complaints, applications and claims on your behalf against huge companies and organisations
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Flu and Covid hospital admissions soar to highest level so far this winter but peak 'still to come'
Health
It's likely to pile further pressure on NHS hospital across the UK
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Cornwall infected blood scandal victim speaks out about his life of hell and need for justice
NHS
One person infected during the NHS scandal dies every four days in the UK
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Helping you stay home - how health, care and community services are working together this winter
Partner Stories
There’s no need to struggle alone this winter - access a range of local support to help keep you well or recover more quickly
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New Truro hospital plans given thumbs up ahead of demolition work
Health
Parts of Cornwall's main hospital at Treliske will be demolished in the years to come to make way for a new maternity hospital
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New Covid Pirola strain warning as JN.1 variant sweeps Europe
Coronavirus
There are fears that the latest strain could be 'more transmissible' than previous variants
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'Burnt out' long-serving Cornwall GP suspended for failing patients
NHS
Dr Jonathan Katz held his hands up to numerous errors relating to his patients
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Cornwall heat health alert extended as temperatures soar
Weather
People have been urged to drink plenty of fluids, dress appropriately, stay in the shade and to limit strenuous activity
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Royal Cornwall Hospital has second worst A&E waiting time figure in England
NHS
Figures for April showed only Barking, Havering And Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust had a worst performance
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Nurse shares stark asthma warning after son almost died from attack
People
Carrie Patrick's son Elliot was rushed to hospital after his asthma symptoms dramatically changed
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Royal Cornwall Hospital at Treliske A&E has some of the longest waits in the country
Royal Cornwall Hospital
More than 20 per cent of patients arriving at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust waited more than 12 hours before being admitted, transferred or discharged, new figures show.
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Person in hospital after being 'crushed by combine harvester' near Helston
Helston
Police say they managed to extract themselves
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Coastguard called to rescue 77-year-old from Par Beach
Coastguard
She had fallen over, according to HM Coastguard
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Cornwall mum and her children suddenly left without NHS dentist
NHS
The NHS dentist who previously cared for Gemma Jelbert and her children has moved on and the practice can't recruit a replacement
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Man in hospital seriously injured after concern for welfare call at Lanhydrock House
Devon and Cornwall Police
He remains in hospital at this time
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Workers across Cornwall join biggest day of national strikes
Truro
Workers from a range of sectors in Cornwall joined hundreds of thousands of others across the country for one of the biggest days of industrial action in years.
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Penzance family rocked after healthy five-year-old diagnosed with brain tumour
People
Finley Dickson has undergone numerous surgeries in his battle for survival
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Grandma twice sent back from hospital in ambulance to care home that didn't want her
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Louise James' family and care home staff both say she needs to be treated in hospital
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Cornwall MP calls on Secretary of State to address delay in new women and children's unit at hospital
Royal Cornwall Hospital
It was announced last week that the new unit - which is part of the Prime Minister's programme of 40 'new hospitals' - could be delayed until 2027
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Pressure huge and morale low at West Cornwall Hospital
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'It seems only a matter of time before a serious incident occurs, if it has not already'
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