For nearly 70 years, the Velindre Cancer Centre has offered vital specialist cancer treatment and support to people across south Wales.

We are proud of our history, but we are constantly evolving to meet the growing demands for cancer services. More and more of us are being diagnosed with cancer, and people are living longer with cancer.

Now more than ever, we need to adapt to make sure we continue to provide the world-class care Velindre is known for. Our dedicated staff treat and care for thousands of patients from across south Wales every single year but the current cancer centre does not have the facilities or space necessary to meet the future needs of our patients and staff. 

Construction of our new Velindre Cancer Centre is underway, and it's one of the biggest projects Wales has seen in decades. 

Our nVCC will deliver better outcomes through world-class cancer treatment, enhanced diagnostic capability and greater access to innovation, training and research. 

Every aspect of the nVCC has been shaped around the needs of patients, staff, families, and carers. From easier navigation and better parking to therapeutic spaces and dedicated family areas, the new building will enhance comfort, dignity and the overall experience of care. It will be one of the most sustainable hospitals in the UK, providing leading cancer care for our patients and a better environment for our dedicated staff.

The nVCC is designed to grow and adapt. With standardised, flexible clinical spaces, modern infrastructure, and greener energy use, the nVCC will meet the changing needs of cancer care and deliver long-term value for our patients, staff and the NHS. 

From design to operation, the nVCC leads the way in sustainable healthcare. It is the first all-electric hospital in the UK, uses renewable energy and has been designed to minimise environmental impact as much as possible while delivering the world-class cancer care Velindre is known for. Its sustainable features support Wales’s broader ambition to be net zero and resilient for future generations. 

Our dedicated staff are working together with Acorn, the consortium chosen to construct the new cancer centre, to build a facility that will serve future generations for decades to come. Sacyr UK, is the construction company building the cancer centre. 

Our new home is critical in safeguarding the provision of crucial treatment and care for the 1.5 million people of south Wales and is critical to keep pace with the increasing demand.

More than just a new building, we're transforming our care across the system. Alongside our new Velindre Cancer Centre we've also opened the Velindre @ Nevill Hall Radiotherapy Unit. 

Construction of the new Velindre Cancer Centre is underway and we are scheduled to open in Spring 2027. 

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