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<\/p>\nCornwall Council-owned mental health day centres in six towns will close this week as part of wider changes to how support is provided locally<\/p>\n
Claire Elliott and Cornwall Live readers<\/p>\n
06:00, 01 Apr 2026<\/p>\n
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Mental health centres are to close(Image: PA Archive\/PA Images)<\/p>\n
CornwallLive readers are disgusted to hear that mental health day centres across Cornwall<\/a> are set to close this week as part of what the council describes as wider changes to local support. Council-run sites in Camborne<\/a>, Truro<\/a>, Falmouth<\/a>, Penzance<\/a>, St Austell<\/a> and Bude<\/a> shut yesterday (Tuesday, March 31). These were among ten locations previously offering day centre services.<\/p>\n Although a new provider had been lined up to deliver a redesigned service from today (April 1), it has since pulled out, leaving uncertainty over what will replace the support.<\/p>\n Cornwall Council<\/a> says all users will receive help finding alternatives, including personalised reviews of their care. Meanwhile, NHS-run sites in Launceston<\/a> and Liskeard<\/a> remain open as bases for other community services. The future of some other buildings, including in Bodmin<\/a> and Newquay<\/a>, is still unclear.<\/p>\n The NHS<\/a> trust said it had been preparing to hand over services but was later told the new provider had withdrawn. It is now contacting users to ensure they can access existing council-commissioned support. The council insists funding is not being cut and says the aim is to provide more flexible, person-centred care closer to home. However, it has not addressed claims about the provider pulling out.<\/p>\n Truro<\/a> and Falmouth<\/a>‘s Labour<\/a> MP Jayne Kirkham<\/a> has raised concerns about what support will be available for those affected, urging anyone impacted to get in touch and share what alternatives, if any, have been offered.<\/p>\n Commenter Kerry L says: \u201cAdult mental health services in Cornwall are putting people at risk. My adult child has been trying to get support for years, and I feel lucky he is still here.\u201d<\/p>\n Alice agrees: \u201cAfter witnessing a family member in serious crisis last night, and then seeing the NHS Fail him, all within a few hours, this doesn’t surprise me. There needs to be more support in every form, not less in Cornwall.\u201d<\/p>\n Sammie D writes: \u201cThey\u2019ve already been closed, and NHS staff and clients still don\u2019t know what will replace them. The council only told them last week that the new providers had pulled out. That leaves staff without placements and clients without services. Clients at Trelil Court in Bodmin only received letters on Friday telling them to sign up to adult social care within five days or risk getting no support at all.\u201d<\/p>\n Emma M writes: \u201cAs a carer, I see and hear first hand how this is affecting people\u2019s mental health. It\u2019s not something that can be ignored or brushed aside, these services are genuinely needed. At the same time, council tax keeps rising, with a portion for adult social care, so where is the money going?\u201d<\/p>\n Alice R agrees: \u201cThis was done without any formal explanation, contingency plan or involvement of us as service users. Consultations were held last year with both staff and service users which demonstrated the vital support and positive impact these services provided however these appear to have been completely ignored and the words twisted. This action has been completely disrespectful, lacking in compassion and highly short-sighted for everyone on the receiving end. An appalling move for a service which alleges to put people’s mental health first.\u201d<\/p>\n Petra L adds: \u201cThat\u2019s really sad news. Services are already struggling due to understaffing, low pay for frontline workers, and cuts to NHS funding. At the same time, mental health is worsening because of insecure work, high rents, and limited job opportunities. This will place even more pressure on both statutory and non statutory services to meet complex needs they may not be equipped to handle.\u201d<\/p>\n Mitchy R points out: \u201cJust to be clear, none of us said the buildings were unsuitable, we wanted them to stay open. They were shut with almost no notice, likely because they knew it would cause distress and backlash. We\u2019ve been left with nothing to replace this vital support and treated with zero compassion, even dismissed by the very service we turned to for help. It\u2019s disgraceful.\u201d<\/p>\n Andrea R agrees: \u201cThis is a terrible decision. Mental health support in Kernow has been diabolically bad for years. We need much more support, not less.\u201d<\/p>\n Red thinks: \u201cThe more I read about these \u2018trusts\u2019, the more I think they’re anything but trustworthy. Everything surrounding health should not be left in the hands of private entities that appear and disappear so easily.\u201d<\/p>\n Justice4cornwall warns: \u201cWatch A and E departments become overwhelmed as a result of these closures. When vital community support is removed, people have nowhere else to turn, so more will end up in crisis and seeking emergency care. This will only add further strain to already stretched services.\u201d<\/p>\n What are your thoughts on these closures and the lack of a clear replacement? Share your comments below in our comments section.<\/a><\/p>\n Want the latest Cornwall breaking news and top stories first?<\/p>\n Get all the latest stories, sent straight to your WhatsApp – all you need to do is click the link: https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/CKObHkgJF4T5fRZxiGdYqd<\/a>We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like. 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