On this page you can read more news stories relating to health, wellbeing and social care. They are broken down by the month they were published.
September 2022
- Young people asked to consider a career in Cornwall's care sector
- Cost of Living Summit - Cornwall unites to support people in crisis
- Summit leads to Cornwall-wide pact to help people weather cost-of-living storm
- New providers found for Spectrum adult care services in Cornwall
- Quit smoking and save £2,000 a year during cost-of-living crisis
- Government promises £500m to address delayed discharges from hospital this winter
- Cornwall social worker short-listed for top national award
August 2022
- Four bits of health advice to help music-lovers stay healthy and enjoy Boardmasters
- Thousands missing out on life-saving cervical screening in Cornwall
- Have your say on access to pharmaceutical services in Cornwall
- New online tool shows how much you may have to pay for adult care and support needs
- Cornwall chosen to be part of national cycling prescription trial
July 2022
- 'Stay safe in hot weather', warns Public Health Cornwall
- 'Don't turn off fridges to save money', warns Cornwall Council
- Community projects urged to come forward for funding
- Partners working to protect Cornwall's most vulnerable residents
June 2022
- Support for armed forces veterans
- Recognising Cornwall's unpaid carers this carers week
- Find your dream career at this year's Royal Cornwall Show
- Scheme launches to support adults with learning disabilities or autism
- Suicide prevention projects receive £325,000 funding boost
- New Covid wave sparks public health warning ahead of holiday season
May 2022
- £4.5m hardship fund will help thousands pay food and energy bills
- Find a career in care and look forward to going to work
- Call to combat loneliness during Mental Health Awareness Week
- Getting the right care in the right place at the right time
April 2022
- Keep learning to keep your mind active into old age
- Cornwall residents urged to take Covid seriously this Easter as free testing ends
- Support available to students taking exams for first time in three years
- Help save lives by having your say on how to prevent suicides in Cornwall
- New scheme in Penzance supports adults with learning difficulties to live independently
March 2022
- Cases of Covid-19 at highest rate ever in Cornwall
- Smokers urged to stub out their habit for No Smoking Day
- Keep learning to keep your mind active into old age
- Argyle Fit football league is open goal for men wanting to lose weight
- 'Support is available if you're struggling with money'
February 2022
- Council leader thanks emergency services and partners for storms response
- Find out more about a career in care in Cornwall
- Residents invited to have their say on Council-managed day centres
- Cornwall residents warned of scam 'NHS Test & Trace' messages
- 'We must all learn to live safely with Covid'
- 'Get tested for HIV' plea as testing drops by a third during pandemic
- 'Look after yourself' message to parents and carers
January 2022
- Care Coins give much-needed support to hard-working staff during pandemic
- New year, new you? How about a new career in care?
- Free mental health training for all working people across Cornwall
- Cornwall Council announces Critical Incident in adult social care
- People urged to remain cautious as 100,000 Covid case milestone is passed in Cornwall
- ‘You never know who you might spread it to’ - people in Cornwall urged to protect essential workers from Covid
December 2021
- Council welcomes government’s Plan B to help protect residents from Omicron spread
- ‘Tis the season to respect others and follow Covid guidance
- Help your loved ones stay safe at home this Christmas and New Year
- 'We want your ideas to save lives': Suicide-prevention funding available for community projects
November 2021
- ‘Towards Zero’ events planned to help reduce number of suicides in Cornwall
- ‘We’re so grateful we were double-jabbed!’ says duo hit hard by Covid'
- Grant of over £1m will make a huge difference to vulnerable residents in Cornwall who have stopped shielding
- Council awarded £4.5million to continue free school meals and support most in need this winter
- Help for thousands in Cornwall affected by a hidden condition
October 2021
- Free advice on heating your home this winter
- ‘Orange Button’ army to help people having suicidal thoughts across Cornwall
- Cornwall Council reveals 'huge impact' of Covid on businesses
- It might be half-term but it's no time for half measures!
- Celebrate Halloween safely - and avoid a Covid horror show!
- Jabs plea in Camborne, Pool and Redruth as Covid cases remain high
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Cornwall’s Public Health team asks residents to share their Covid community stories
September 2021
- Council helps iconic Newquay hotel through testing times
- ‘Be a STAR employer!’ New scheme supports Covid testing for businesses
- New measures to help tackle Covid in Cornwall
- ‘End of an ERA’ - Residents, visitors and businesses help drive down Covid cases in Cornwall
- Cornwall’s smokers urged to quit for Stoptober as stats show pandemic is fuelling habit
