Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to confirm the minor injury unit will once again be open 7 days a week from Saturday 4 April 2026.
8 months after the decision to reduce the unit's opening hours to ensure patient and staff safety, the Trust has delivered on its commitment to return the unit to its core hours. Alongside the minor injury unit, x-ray services will be available Sunday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. (x-ray is closed on Saturdays and bank holidays).
Hospital matron, Nicola Wilks said: "I am delighted to be able to open the minor injury unit 7 days a week: and just in time for Easter too!
"Catherine Bailey, minor injury unit sister and team have worked hard to get our 7-day service returned with recruitment and staff development. Well done to our minor injury unit team!"
Cornwall Councillor Damon Dennis added: "I am very pleased to see the minor injury unit fully reopened at Launceston Community Hospital. This is extremely positive news for residents and for the many people who rely on accessible healthcare services in the town and surrounding rural communities.
"This news clearly demonstrates how committed the Trust is to provide a high-quality and resilient service for the people of Launceston. This is a welcome development for our community, and I would like to thank everyone involved in working to restore the full service."
Since last summer, the Trust has been working with local providers to consider how the collective resources in the town and wider community can be best used to support local people. This work is continuing though the development of local neighbourhood health, as set out in the NHS 10-year Health Plan.
Local resources available to help people with minor illnesses and injuries include 3 pharmacies, 2 opticians, the GP practice and health hub. Local people can also use NHS 111's symptom checker or call 111 for support and advice.
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