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Cornwall Council Closes Mental Health Day Centres Amid Provider Withdrawal

3/30/2026

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Cornwall Council will close mental health day centres across Cornwall after a new provider withdrew from a redesigned service.
The closures affect centres in Camborne, Truro, Falmouth, Penzance, St Austell, and Bude, with effect on March 31.
The Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust confirmed it has been informed of the provider's decision.
The council and the Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust will support current users to access alternative services, including personalized reviews.

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Cornwall Council will close mental health day centres across Cornwall after a new provider withdrew from a redesigned service.
The closures affect centres in Camborne, Truro, Falmouth, Penzance, St Austell, and Bude, with effect on March 31.
The Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust confirmed it has been informed of the provider's decision.
The council and the Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust will support current users to access alternative services, including personalized reviews.