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BBC News
2 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
'Shock' at closure of eye clinic in St Austell as services move
An eye clinic at a community health centre in Cornwall is to clinic at Wheal Northey in St Austell has treated many people with serious eye conditions across mid and north Cornwall, but treatment is moving to the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske, near Bristow, a regular outpatient of the clinic, said she had been "shocked that we received no notice that it was closing".A Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust spokesperson said "our priority will always be to ensure patients continue to receive safe and effective treatment within nationally approved time frames" when considering changing clinic locations. All glaucoma patients who attended Wheal Northey are being told that treatment has moved to the Royal Cornwall Hospital, with the rest of the clinic's services understood to be transferring within the next few weeks. Mrs Bristow lives near Bodmin and has been receiving injections for macular degeneration at the said: "It's a horrific thought that you've got to have injections directly into your eyes, but I actually look forward to going to Wheal Northey because they are so friendly."Her husband George said he felt the same way as "they put you at ease there". He added: "It's a horrendous process. "Jill's got used to the people there and is confident to go there because they are so friendly. "In a bigger hospital, that's not going to happen."The change means she will have to travel nearly 20 miles (32km) to attend appointments every seven weeks."They keep wanting to get services into the community, yet this is doing the opposite," Mr Bristow clinic's closure comes after the NHS said the minor injuries unit in Launceston would remain closed until staff could be have also asked holidaymakers to stay away from the Truro emergency department.
CTV News
6 days ago
- CTV News
Pictou, N.S., man charged after allegedly stealing vehicles, fleeing police
RCMP and other police units worked together to arrest and charge a man who allegedly stole a truck in Truro, N.S., on Wednesday. RCMP charged Jarom Merriam, 41, of Pictou, N.S., with the following: flight from peace officer dangerous operation of a conveyance (motor vehicle) uttering threats mischief (two counts) possession of property obtained by crime assaulting a peace officer (two counts) Additional charges from Truro Police Services are associated to the initial robbery, said an RCMP news release. Colchester County District RCMP learned from Truro Police Services that the truck reported stolen was in Colchester County at approximately 10:40 a.m. Police deployed air services to assist in the search. Police learned the stolen truck was abandoned in Carroll's Corner, N.S., and the suspect was believed to be in a GMC Sierra after it was reported stolen. RCMP found and monitored the Sierra until they disabled it using a spike belt. The driver allegedly fled on foot until he was found and arrested in Belmont, N.S., with RCMP police dog services and RCMP air support. The man suffered 'non-life-threatening injuries' during the arrest, said RCMP. He was transported to hospital by EHS. Merriam appeared Thursday in Pictou provincial court. He remains in custody pending future appearances. The investigation into the Sierra theft is ongoing but police said additional charges are expected. The investigation is ongoing across several police services. Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crimestoppers if they wish to remain anonymous. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Askey still aiming to strengthen Truro City squad
Truro City manager John Askey says he is still looking to strengthen his side ahead of their first season in the National League. The Tinners have already brought in a number of new players such as Harry Kite, Lirak Hasani and Max Kinsey, while Luke Jephcott has moved on a permanent deal after being on loan at Truro last season. City begin their first-ever campaign in the fifth tier at Wealdstone on Saturday, 9 August after winning National League South last season. "We still need another goalkeeper along with Lavs (Dan Lavercombe), we need another centre-back, another centre-forward and probably a couple of lads who can play in different positions," Askey told BBC Sport. "We're only a small squad and if we want to compete then we need to bring in one or two more experienced players." Askey is hoping he can strengthen his side before the start of the season. But he says he understands that he may have to wait until later in the summer transfer window for the right players to become available as other clubs make decisions on their squads. "We're pretty close on one player, he's just got past his medical," he added. "Then what you find at smaller clubs is you have to wait until you get towards the start of the season and you'll pick up probably better players than what you would at the start of pre-season. "Truro is not going to be players' first choices, so we have to wait and then when lads feel as though they've got something at an elite club, then all of a sudden the contract gets taken away or they're not taken on, then hopefully we can step in and pick up one or two bargains." Related internet links Truro City FC
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Askey still aiming to strengthen Truro City squad
Truro City manager John Askey says he is still looking to strengthen his side ahead of their first season in the National League. The Tinners have already brought in a number of new players such as Harry Kite, Lirak Hasani and Max Kinsey, while Luke Jephcott has moved on a permanent deal after being on loan at Truro last season. City begin their first-ever campaign in the fifth tier at Wealdstone on Saturday, 9 August after winning National League South last season. "We still need another goalkeeper along with Lavs (Dan Lavercombe), we need another centre-back, another centre-forward and probably a couple of lads who can play in different positions," Askey told BBC Sport. "We're only a small squad and if we want to compete then we need to bring in one or two more experienced players." Askey is hoping he can strengthen his side before the start of the season. But he says he understands that he may have to wait until later in the summer transfer window for the right players to become available as other clubs make decisions on their squads. "We're pretty close on one player, he's just got past his medical," he added. "Then what you find at smaller clubs is you have to wait until you get towards the start of the season and you'll pick up probably better players than what you would at the start of pre-season. "Truro is not going to be players' first choices, so we have to wait and then when lads feel as though they've got something at an elite club, then all of a sudden the contract gets taken away or they're not taken on, then hopefully we can step in and pick up one or two bargains." Related internet links Truro City FC
BBC News
6 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Askey still aiming to strengthen Truro City squad
Truro City manager John Askey says he is still looking to strengthen his side ahead of their first season in the National Tinners have already brought in a number of new players such as Harry Kite, Lirak Hasani and Max Kinsey, while Luke Jephcott has moved on a permanent deal after being on loan at Truro last season. City begin their first-ever campaign in the fifth tier at Wealdstone on Saturday, 9 August after winning National League South last season. "We still need another goalkeeper along with Lavs (Dan Lavercombe), we need another centre-back, another centre-forward and probably a couple of lads who can play in different positions," Askey told BBC Sport."We're only a small squad and if we want to compete then we need to bring in one or two more experienced players."Askey is hoping he can strengthen his side before the start of the he says he understands that he may have to wait until later in the summer transfer window for the right players to become available as other clubs make decisions on their squads."We're pretty close on one player, he's just got past his medical," he added."Then what you find at smaller clubs is you have to wait until you get towards the start of the season and you'll pick up probably better players than what you would at the start of pre-season."Truro is not going to be players' first choices, so we have to wait and then when lads feel as though they've got something at an elite club, then all of a sudden the contract gets taken away or they're not taken on, then hopefully we can step in and pick up one or two bargains."
