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Message to parents and parents-to-be
We understand that the national news about the findings of the Ockenden Review may be worrying and, for some, very difficult to read. Our thoughts are with all the families whose experiences have led to these important recommendations, and we recognise the courage it has taken to share their stories.
How PocketTalk is improving communication in maternity care
When a family arrives in maternity and English isn’t their first language, even simple conversations can feel overwhelming and in an emergency, those barriers can become frightening. To help in those moments, our maternity teams are now using PocketTalk, a small handheld device that provides real‑time, two‑way translation in over 90 languages.
Our new hospital – update on designs
New concept designs for our new Women and Children’s Hospital are being drawn up by our design team that fully adopt the design guidelines set for the New Hospital Programme.
This Is Me: Helping us provide personalised care
This Dementia Action Week (18 to 24 May) we’re highlighting a simple but powerful tool that helps us deliver care that truly sees the person, not just the condition.
Royal Cornwall Hospital Launches Biometric Security for Neonatal Unit
We have introduced a new digital fingerprint security system in our Neonatal Unit, setting a new standard for safety and convenience for families with premature and vulnerable babies.
Our hospital sites are smoke and vape free
As we welcome the new year, we’d like to remind everyone that all Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust sites are smoke and vape free.
RCHT employee record data breach
We are contacting current and former employees regarding a data breach. We want to reassure our community that no patient data or financial information has been compromised.
Calling Cornwall’s youth to join our Young Person’s Patient Council
RCHT is setting up a new Young Person’s Patient Council, and would like to hear from children from the age of 10 and young adults (up to the age of 25) keen to make a difference and help shape the future of health services at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust.
Anyone who is interested to be part of the Young Person’s Patient Council can sign up to attend an introductory event on Wednesday 12 November 2025 from 4pm to 6pm at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. Food and refreshments will be provided, and travel costs can be covered too, to ensure the event is accessible to everyone to wants to attend.
Celebrate Father’s Day with a Purpose: Join the Family Fun Day at Lanjeth Water Gardens
Looking for a memorable way to spend Father’s Day? You are invited to a special Family Fun Day at Lanjeth Nurseries and Water Gardens, filled with activities, entertainment, all for a meaningful cause.