Duchy NHS bosses refuse to rule out more job cuts

NHS bosses in Cornwall have refused to rule our further job cuts, as hundreds of staff at the Duchy’s hospitals - working in care, administration and corporate roles - are already dealing with the shock of losing their jobs as part of a £49.3 million savings plan.

- LEE TREWHELA

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust (RCHT) - which runs Royal Cornwall Hospital at Treliske, Truro; West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance; and St Michael's Hospital in Hayle - is in consultation with its staff across three sectors on the proposed jobs cuts, including around a quarter of all administrative roles.

At a board meeting of the trust last week, senior staff did not deny rumours that another round of £40 million cuts could be made in 2026/27.

During public questions at the meeting last Thursday, the board was asked if cuts were planned for next year, following rumours that another £40 million needed to be saved - on top of the £49 million already required this year, which was on top of £30 million already put in place.