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Royal Cornwall Hospital - A&E department entrance and building exterior. Located in Treliske, Truro, Cornwall.
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Royal Cornwall Hospital

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Current Wait Times

Current Longest Wait Time
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Patients Waiting
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Total Patients
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Wait Time Key:
Wait < 120 mins
Wait 120-240 mins
Wait > 240 mins
Source: Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Waiting Times

Last updated: Just now

About Royal Cornwall Hospital

Royal Cornwall Hospital, also known as Treliske Hospital, is the principal hospital in Cornwall, located in Truro. It serves the local communities of Truro and the wider Cornwall region. As part of Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, it is the main acute hospital for Cornwall and provides a full range of acute care services including the county's main Emergency Department, comprehensive diagnostics, critical care, and specialist services. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency services with real-time wait time tracking.

Emergency Department (A&E)

This facility is an Emergency Department (A&E), providing care for serious and life-threatening conditions. The department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For less serious conditions, please consider visiting a Minor Injuries Unit or Urgent Treatment Centre.

Available Services

Emergency Department
Major Trauma Unit
X-ray
CT Scan
MRI
Ultrasound
Blood Tests
Specialist Services
Critical Care
Stroke Services

Specialties

Emergency Medicine
Trauma Care
Cardiology
Stroke Services
Oncology
Maternity
Pediatrics
General Surgery

Important Information

Wait times are estimates and may change based on patient needs and emergency situations. Patients are seen based on clinical priority, not arrival time. No matter how busy our A&E departments are, the most seriously ill and injured patients will always be seen first and as quickly as possible.

Contact Information

Address

Treliske, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3LJ

Phone

01872 250000

Opening Hours

Open: 24 hours, 7 days per week.

NHS Trust

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Location

Transport Information

Parking

Paid parking available on-site. Charges apply 24/7.

Public Transport

Bus routes 14, 18, 87 stop at the hospital. Truro train station is approximately 1.5 miles away with connecting buses and taxis available.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Serving Areas Near Royal Cornwall Hospital

Royal Cornwall Hospital provides emergency services to patients from across Cornwall, including the nearby areas of:

TruroRedruthCamborneFalmouthNewquaySt Austell

Our real-time wait time tracker helps patients from these areas make informed decisions about when to visit our A&E department.

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Information on this page is correct as of 26 March 2025