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200903 | Government withdraws Covid-19 testing capacity from Cornwall

Government withdraws Covid-19 testing capacity from Cornwall in bid to fight the Coronavirus elsewhere

Posted By Anne North on 4th September 2020

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200902 | Police and crime commissioners are urging people to take 60 seconds to influence Government policy on roads policing.

Commissioner's newsletter: August edition

Police commissioners seek public views on road safety

Police and crime commissioners are urging people to take 60 seconds to influence Government policy on roads policing.

Alison Hernandez, the national PCC lead on road safety, has asked the other 41 commissioners in England and Wales to support and promote a survey so results can be fed into a Department for Transport Call for Evidence.

She is hoping for a significant response to what is believed to be the first national poll co-ordinated by PCCs.

The poll, which can be found here, is open until 30 September 2020.
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200823 | Holiday park worker in Cornwall writes open letter to rude tourists after being left in tears Beth says number of visi

Padstow on a busy summers day in July 2020
Everyone was doing their best to keep a distance but it was not always possible

Holiday park worker in Cornwall writes open letter to rude tourists after being left in tears

Beth says a number of visitors believe Cornwall is immune from COVID-19  read more »

200725 | Trying to keep my distance in a Cornish town left me weighing up the lives of strangers: Opinion Is it really possible

Padstow on a busy summers day in July 2020
Everyone was doing their best to keep a distance but it was not always possible

Trying to keep my distance in a Cornish town left me weighing up the lives of strangers: Opinion

Is it really possible to social distance in busy Cornwall town this summer?  read more »

200826 | Covid-19: Royal Cornwall Hospital takes part in nationwide study

Covid-19: Royal Cornwall Hospital takes part in nationwide study

 Royal Cornwall Hospital takes part in nationwide study

Published by Sarah Yeoman at 7:20am 26th August 2020.

The Royal Cornwall Hospital is taking part in a nationwide study into coronavirus and immunity.

The SIREN trial is being run by Public Health England and hospitals across the country are taking part.  read more »

200901 | What’s happening with healthcare in West Cornwall?

What’s happening with healthcare in West Cornwall?


You may have noticed that healthcare in our area (and across the UK) has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a summary of information provided to the Penwith Integrated Care Forum on 9th July, that may be useful.

Routine work (non-urgent) was stopped, but this is now in the process of being ‘switched back on’ in a safe way.

Most GP surgeries have moved to a telephone triage system, which means that people who contact them for help are called in the first instance to see if the problem can be dealt with over the phone, or using video consultation, or photos that are sent to the practice.
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200818 | NHS and social care need more than 'clap on doorstep' says West Cornwall health watchdog

NHS and social care need more than 'clap on doorstep' says West Cornwall health watchdog

West Cornwall Healthwatch believes the health and social care sector need more than 'a clap for carers' but true long-lasting investment.  read more »

A30 Carland Cross to Chiverton - Planned roadworks for the next 7 days

Planned roadworks

Planned roadworks for the next 7 days around this project.

View on the Roadworks search page for more search options.  read more »