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Newquay Minor Injuries Unit closure extended until November due to workforce pressures
Overview
The temporary closure of the Newquay Minor Injuries Unit, which initially closed on 21 August due to a shortage of specialist clinicians, has been extended until 2 November. Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust stated that ongoing workforce pressures, including vacancies and sickness, led to the decision to ensure a safe and reliable service upon reopening, which will initially follow a phased basis on reduced days.
Key points
- The Newquay Minor Injuries Unit closure has been extended until 2 November due to workforce pressures.
- The unit originally closed on 21 August because of a shortage of specialist clinicians.
- Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust cited recent vacancies and sickness as reasons affecting the service.
- When the unit reopens, it will operate on a phased basis with reduced days until after Christmas.
- Other minor injury units remain available in Bodmin, Camborne, Redruth, and St Austell.