TRURO Health Park has been earmarked for an upgrade to Neighbourhood Health Centre status by the Department of Health and Social Care.

The campus, which houses the Three Spires and Lander GP practices, is one of 27 centres set to move forward as part of the national programme to expand and modernise NHS primary and community care by upgrading existing buildings.

The proposed investment at Truro Health Park will focus on improving on-site parking and transforming underused and office areas of the building to increase clinical capacity and enhance the overall setting for patients and staff.

Neighbourhood Health Centres aim to bring services together under one roof as part of the NHS 10 Year Health Plan, shifting from hospital to community and from sickness to prevention. Cornwall is the only health system in the UK already delivering this model widely.

Health minister Stephen Kinnock said: “This government is transforming healthcare, so the NHS works around the lives of patients – not vice versa.

“We’re rolling out neighbourhood health centres across the country by repurposing and improving local buildings, first targeting the communities that need them most. These one-stop-shops will help end the maze of referrals and repeated conversations, treating not just poor health but the causes of it too.

“As we rebuild our NHS, our mission is to shift more healthcare into the community, while delivering easier access to care, improved outcomes for patients and better value for money for the taxpayer.”

The Truro Health Park scheme is designed to deliver 22 new clinical rooms by re-working existing space, and capacity for around 152,064 extra patient contacts each year. It’s hoped these measures will support better zoning of clinical services, improved patient flow and added opportunities for multi-team working across the primary, community and voluntary sectors.

Chris Reid, chief medical officer for NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, said: “This investment is a significant step forward for Truro Health Park and the communities we serve.

“By making better use of space, we can expand clinical capacity, modernise our facilities and accommodate a wider range of community partners and voluntary groups which aligns to the national model for a neighbourhood health centre. This development strengthens our ability to deliver truly joined-up neighbourhood care.”

Derek Thomas, Place Director (Central) for Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Truro Health Park is already a hub for our physical and mental health community teams, who work closely with the local GPs. This investment will strengthen the way they provide treatment, therapy and support for local people.

“Our integrated neighbourhood teams are focused on bringing more care closer to home. Modernising the site to create extra clinical space will help health and social care providers and the voluntary sector deliver more care and support on the doorstep.”

The scheme will receive a share of the government’s £50-million capital investment for 2026/27, with a further £150-million expected to follow. Work will now continue with partners to progress the scheme in line with national programme timelines.