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Launceston Community Hospital - Minor Injuries Unit entrance and building exterior. Located in Launceston, Cornwall.
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Launceston Community Hospital

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

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Source: Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Live Waiting Times

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About Launceston Community Hospital

Launceston Community Hospital is a community hospital with a Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) located in Launceston, Cornwall. It is part of Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS 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 Launceston 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

Minor Injuries Unit
X-ray (9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday only)
Wound Care and Dressings
Sprains and Strains Assessment
Minor Burns and Scalds Treatment
Minor Eye Problems
Minor Head Injury Assessment
Tetanus Immunization

Specialties

Minor Injuries
Wound Care
Fracture Management
Eye Problems
Minor Burns and Scalds
Sprains and Strains

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

Launceston Community Hospital, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9JD

Phone

01566 761000

Opening Hours

Open: 8:00am to 8:00pm, Monday to Friday and Sunday. Closed on Saturdays.

NHS Trust

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS 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 stop near the hospital. Launceston bus station is approximately 0.5 miles away.

Taxi

Local taxi services are available from Launceston town center.

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 Launceston Community Hospital

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

LauncestonNorth PetherwinSouth PetherwinEgloskerryAltarnunLewannickLiftonNorth Hill

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

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Information on this page is correct as of 26 March 2025