NHS Research in Cornwall

06/06/2026

🎉Brew for Breakthroughs🎉

We invite you to join us on Wednesday 10th June for our 'Brew for Breakthroughs' charity cake & coffee event!

This relaxed fundraising event aims to celebrate the fantastic research happening across Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly which is providing better health outcomes for our Cornish population.

Donations of shop bought cakes are welcome, or just come along and treat yourself to something sweet whilst helping to raise funds for our Cornwall Research Charity.

For every donation, you will receive a raffle ticket, with a chance to win one of 5 goodies bags!

The event will take place between 1-2.30pm, in Room G09, Ground Floor, The Knowledge Spa, Rpyal Cornwall Hospital, Truro.

Cash will be accepted or card payments through our Just Giving QR code.

Please share with family & friends, everyone is welcome, we hope to see you there!

For more information or if you are a local business who would like to support us, please email: [email protected]

Just giving page in the comments.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity
NHS Research in Cornwall
NIHR Cornwall and Isles of Scilly CRDC

22/05/2026

Thank you to our patients, participants, researchers and clinical teams who make research possible every day in the NHS.

Interested in getting involved? Find a study that’s right for you

Find out how you can take part in health and care research through Be Part of Research

21/05/2026

Did you know?
Research in the NHS has helped improve survival rates, reduce hospital stays and shape national treatment guidelines. Clinical trials don’t just test treatments – they transform care.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust contributed to a major UK study showing that less intensive radiotherapy is safe and effective for women aged 50+ with low‑risk early breast cancer after breast‑conserving surgery. Led by Dr Duncan Wheatley, the study of over 2,000 women (including 136 from RCHT) found that reduced-dose and partial-breast radiotherapy were as effective as standard treatment, with similarly low recurrence rates (2–3%) and comparable or fewer side effects. The results support these approaches as standard-of-care options for suitable patients, offering gentler treatment and improved quality of life.

20/05/2026

Celebrating Our Research Participants on International Clinical Trials Day
Today, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to the incredible people who take part in research at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust. Your voices say it best.
“I feel valued and welcomed.”
“Everything is explained clearly – I’m never left in the dark.”
“Friendly, caring staff who always go above and beyond.”
“I feel like I’m making a difference.”
“It’s for a good cause – helping others and future generations.”
“I look forward to coming – it’s always a positive experience.”

From feeling supported and informed, to knowing they’re contributing to better treatments, our participants remind us why research matters.
Because of you, we are improving care, advancing science, and shaping a healthier future for everyone.

Thank you for being part of something bigger.

19/05/2026

Meet the team behind our research

This week, as we celebrate International Clinical Trials Day, we’re showing our appreciation for the staff at Royal Cornwall Hospitals who make research possible every day.

Supporting patients, delivering studies, and improving care for the future – thank you for everything you do.

19/05/2026

We were thrilled to Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity and Circular&Co. for their thoughtful contribution to our Research Charity Ball 2026 gift bags ☕✨

Thanks to their generosity, our guests received beautifully designed reusable cups, created from unexpected materials such as fabric waste, old trainers, and recycled paper cups—turning waste into something truly practical and stylish 🌍

Circular&Co.’s cups are not only 100% leakproof and built to last, but also play an important role in helping reduce single-use plastics—making them the perfect sustainable addition to this year’s event 💛

We’re proud to have partnered on something that reflects both innovation and environmental responsibility, and we hope our guests continue to enjoy using them long after the event.

Thank you for helping us make a positive impact and for supporting our charity ✨

Circular&Co.
🔗 www.circularandco.com
📞 01872 575000

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity
Research Charity Spring Ball 2026

18/05/2026

Today we begin our week long celebrations of International Clinical Trials Day. Held each year on 20 May, the day marks the anniversary of James Lind’s 1747 study into scurvy, often considered the first clinical trial. It celebrates the role of clinical research in improving patient care and advancing modern medicine, while recognising the contributions of patients, researchers and healthcare staff working together to help us deliver better care for patients across the NHS.

18/05/2026

We’re delighted to thank Made for Life Organics for their generous contribution to our Research Charity Ball 2026 gift bags 🌿✨

Guests were treated to an exclusive 20% off voucher, offering the perfect opportunity to experience this award winning, Cornwall-based brand.

Made for Life Organics is the UK’s only B Corp certified, 100% organic skincare and spa brand, and a proud winner of the 2024 King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development - a testament to their commitment to both people and planet 💛

With roots in an orthodox medical background, their products bring together dermatological science and the power of botanicals, creating skincare that truly nurtures from the outside in. Their pioneering, award-winning Cancer Touch Therapy training also continues to open doors to wellbeing at every stage of life - making a meaningful difference far beyond the products themselves.

We are so grateful for their support and for helping us add a thoughtful, wellbeing-focused touch to this year’s event ✨

🔗https://www.madeforlifeorganics.com/
Made for Life Organics

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity
Research Charity Spring Ball 2026

17/05/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to Furniss for their generous donation of delicious biscuits for our Research Charity Ball 2026 gift bags 🍪✨

With a heritage dating back to 1886, when John Cooper Furniss first opened his teashop in Truro, Furniss has been crafting quality biscuits using perfected recipes for generations. Today, they are proud to be the only company in the world licensed to make the Original Cornish Fairing - a true taste of Cornwall.

Their biscuits were a wonderful addition to our gift bags, offering guests a classic, much-loved treat and a reminder of Cornwall’s rich baking tradition 💛

We are especially thankful for Furniss’ continued support of our charity over the years. Their ongoing generosity means so much to us and plays a valuable role in helping us deliver events like this.

Thank you, Furniss, for standing with us and helping make this year’s event such a success ✨

🔗https://www.furniss-foods.co.uk/
Contact: [email protected] | 01209 202840
Furniss of Cornwall

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity
Research Charity Spring Ball 2026