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Falmouth Community Hospital
Falmouth Community Hospital - Main entrance and building exterior. Located in Falmouth, Cornwall.
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Falmouth Community Hospital

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Source: Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Live Waiting Times

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About Falmouth Community Hospital

Falmouth Community Hospital's Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) provides treatment for a wide range of minor injuries and ailments. The unit is staffed by experienced emergency nurse practitioners who can assess and treat many injuries and minor conditions. X-ray facilities are available during weekday hours. The MIU is an essential part of local healthcare services, providing convenient access to urgent care for residents of Falmouth and surrounding areas.

Minor Injuries Unit (MIU)

This facility is a Minor Injuries Unit, not an Accident & Emergency (A&E) department. MIUs are equipped to deal with minor injuries that require urgent attention but are not life-threatening. For serious or life-threatening emergencies, please go to Royal Cornwall Hospital A&E or call 999.

Available Services

Minor Injuries Unit
X-ray (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday only)
Wound Care and Dressings
Sprains and Strains Assessment
Minor Burns and Scalds Treatment
Minor Head Injury Assessment
Cuts and Grazes Treatment
Bites and Stings Treatment
Minor Eye Problems
Minor Back, Shoulder and Chest Injuries

Specialties

Minor Injuries
Emergency Nurse Practitioners
X-ray Services
Wound Care
Minor Trauma

Important Information

Wait times are estimates and may change based on patient needs. Patients are seen based on clinical priority, not arrival time. This facility is not equipped to handle serious or life-threatening emergencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Information

Address

Falmouth Community Hospital, Trescobeas Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2JH

Phone

01326 434800 (MIU direct line)

Opening Hours

Open: 8am to 8pm, 7 days per week including bank holidays.

NHS Trust

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Transport Information

Parking

Free on-site parking available. Disabled spaces near main entrance.

Public Transport

Local bus services stop near the hospital. Falmouth Town railway station is approximately 1 mile away.

When to use a MIU

Minor Injuries Units are suitable for:

Sprains and strains
Suspected broken bones (X-ray Mon-Fri only)
Wound infections
Minor burns and scalds
Minor head injuries with no loss of consciousness
Insect and animal bites
Minor eye injuries and infections
Injuries to the back, shoulder and chest
Foreign bodies in eyes, ears and nose
Minor injuries to arms and legs
Cuts and grazes requiring closure
Minor sports injuries

For emergencies such as:

Loss of consciousness
Acute confused state
Fits that are not stopping
Chest pain
Breathing difficulties
Severe bleeding that cannot be stopped
Severe allergic reactions
Severe burns or scalds
Stroke
Major trauma

Go to A&E or call 999 immediately.

More information on when to go to A&E

Location

Serving Areas Near Falmouth Community Hospital

Falmouth Community Hospital provides minor injury services to patients from across Falmouth and surrounding areas, including:

FalmouthPenrynMawnan SmithConstantineBudock WaterFlushingMylor BridgeHelfordMabe

Our real-time wait time tracker helps patients from these areas make informed decisions about when to visit our Minor Injuries Unit.

Related Information

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Information on this page is correct as of 26 March 2025