Helston Community Hospital
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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About Helston Community Hospital
Helston Community Hospital is a community hospital with a Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) located in Helston, Cornwall. It is part of Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and provides treatment for minor injuries that require urgent attention but are not life-threatening. The MIU is staffed by experienced Emergency Nurse Practitioners and Healthcare Assistants who can treat a range of minor injuries and ailments. X-ray facilities are available Monday to Friday only. Please note that Helston Community Hospital MIU is not an Accident & Emergency (A&E) department - for emergencies, patients should visit Royal Cornwall Hospital A&E or call 999.
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
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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
Helston Community Hospital, Meneage Road, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8DR
Phone
01326 430205 (MIU direct line)
Opening Hours
Open: Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm
NHS Trust
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Transport Information
Parking
Free parking available on-site with designated disabled spaces near the entrance. Time-limited parking applies.
Public Transport
Local bus services (First Kernow routes 2, 2A, 37) stop near the hospital. The nearest bus station is in Helston town center, approximately 0.5 miles away.
Taxi
Local taxi services are available from Helston town center.
When to use a MIU
Minor Injuries Units are suitable for:
For emergencies such as:
Go to A&E or call 999 immediately.
More information on when to go to A&ELocation
Serving Areas Near Helston Community Hospital
Helston Community Hospital provides minor injury services to patients from across Helston and surrounding areas, including:
Our real-time wait time tracker helps patients from these areas make informed decisions about when to visit our Minor Injuries Unit.
Related Information
Information on this page is correct as of 26 March 2025