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'Senseless hooligans' target beloved public installations as maker 'gives up'
Truro
They were made to cheer up children during the pandemic
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Thousands of extra GP appointments available in Cornwall
NHS
It's in response to people in Cornwall saying having better and easier access to GP appointments was a top priority - here's how to get them
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Patient died after eight-hour ambulance wait
Truro
Cornwall's senior coroner Andrew Cox said this was one of many cases he has written prevention of future deaths (PFD) reports to the secretary of state for health about
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'I don't believe royalty would have been treated any better after my seizure'
NHS
A mum has heaped praise on the NHS staff in Cornwall in her time of desperate need. People are so quick to bash our health service, that we just had to share this wonderful letter
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Cornwall mum's heart-breaking reason she supports stillbirth bill change
Employment
Kay Collier tragically lost her son James
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Treliske A and E inspected over high waiting times concerns and patients in corridors
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Overcrowding is an issue Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust cannot solve alone, said inspectors, who concluded it requires improvement overall, but there was much praise and is a lot of good work going on. Bed-blocking remains a huge problem
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Pervert doctor preyed on young boys due to hospital 'negligence'
Royal Cornwall Hospital
'It is impossible to undo the harm caused'
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Police investigating imposter healthcare worker who visited patients' homes
Devon and Cornwall Police
The man claimed he was from the NHS and went by the name 'Gerry'
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Should face masks be brought back to help curb the spread of flu? Vote now
NHS
Hospitals across the UK have reported a surge in flu cases in recent weeks, with doctors and nurses becoming increasingly concerned about the strain it is putting on the healthcare system
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More Cornwall patients waited over an hour in ambulances last week than anywhere else in country
NHS
Derriford at Plymouth wasn't far behind
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Surge in flu patients as NHS Cornwall faces pressure amid outbreak
NHS
The number of flu patients has increased in the last fortnight
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'Bit rich' for Tories to complain about dire state of Cornwall's finances, says MP
Politics
Labour and Lib Dem MPs respond to concerns that the Government has left Cornwall with a £5.2 million funding shortfall
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NHS Cornwall issues vital update on critical incident as 'pressures remain'
NHS
Patients have previously been asked to stay away from the accident and emergency department
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NHS Cornwall critical incident continues as services under immense pressure
NHS
The NHS is working to stand down the critical incident
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'Wear a face mask' demand as 5,000 hospitalised amid flu spike
NHS
The UK Health Security Agency has urged people to stay at home and away from vulnerable people to help slow the spread of the flu, which has seen thousands hospitalised
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Can Labour fix the NHS with huge reforms? Have your say
Labour Party
The revamped approach will see GPs working with hospital specialists before referrals are made, meaning patients receive the right care and hospitals are not overwhelmed
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MP calls for urgent reform as NHS declares critical incident in Cornwall
NHS
A major incident was declared on Friday
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Live: Urgent warning after NHS Cornwall declares critical incident
NHS
Patients have been asked to stay away from the emergency department unless the injury is "life or limb threatening"
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Chloe Madeley opens up on health battle that made her a 'mess' before she quit TV
Celebs & TV
Chloe Madeley has opened up about her battle with a type of anxiety disorder that is affecting a growing number of people in the UK - and she says exercise has "changed her life"
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Motorist trapped in wreckage after tractor and car crash in Cornwall
A39
A rescue operation is taking place
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The biggest Cornwall stories of the year 2024 - February
Cornwall Council
In our second monthly review, one of Cornwall's biggest housing scheme collapsed and plans were announced to turn off your street lights
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GP surgeries in St Columb and Illogan among worst in country
NHS
The two surgeries remain in special measures
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Cornwall planning: Controversial plan for new holiday park could go ahead despite major objections
Environment
The plan is recommended for approval despite hundreds of locals opposing it
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BBC Strictly Claudia Winkleman's health battle has forced her to have operations
Strictly Come Dancing
The beloved presenter, 52, has grappled with a common condition since birth
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