Local stroke services to receive £3 million
Local stroke services at Camborne and Redruth Community Hospital will be supported with £3 million this winter. The funds come as part of a £250 million government announcement.
The Trust provides in-patient stroke rehabilitation services from Camborne and Redruth and Bodmin Hospitals.
From the ward, a team of stroke specialist therapists work with patients. Helping them regain their independence, achieve the best outcomes and wherever possible return home.
The Trust will use the funds to relocate the hospital's 20 stroke rehabilitation beds. This will allow essential works to be carried out. While the work takes place, the Trust will erect a temporary building in the hospital's grounds. This will allow stroke rehabilitation services to continue without disruption on the site.
The Trust expects the interim ward to open in winter 2023. Once the new ward is in place, urgent repairs will start on the Victorian part of the hospital.
"We are pleased to be among the NHS services to benefit from these funds. It is vital that we continue to deliver rehabilitation to people who have suffered a stroke. The temporary unit will allow us to provide this critical service without disruption.” Sue Greenwood, Hospital Matron
The modular building will remain on site for up to 12 months.
2 other South-west schemes have been announced. These are in Devon and Weston.