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What is the project trying to achieve?

The ambition is to deliver a world-class facility that will provide specialist care for cancer patients from that locality.

The SRU will provide a range of radiotherapy services for patients across the northern catchment population of South East Wales. 

In addition, the SRU will support the nVCC to become an international focal point for research, learning, technology and innovation.

The current programme indicates a contractual completion of 2025. Joint development of clinical services and pathways under SLA in progress.

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Why has the project been established?

Radiotherapy has an important role in the treatment of cancer as approximately half of all cancer patients will receive radiotherapy as part of their treatment. In addition, 4 out of every 10 patients are cured by radiotherapy (World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)).

The unit, which is set to open by Spring 2025, will provide radiotherapy services closer to the homes of residents in Gwent and those living in the north and east of catchment area of Velindre Cancer Centre.

The Velindre Satellite Radiotherapy Unit at Nevill Hall will provide 20% of Velindre Cancer Services' radiotherapy service.

A networked model is used by leading cancer centres around the world delivering good outcomes, which is why we are proposing a change to radiotherapy services in our region so that it will be sustainable for the future. 

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What will be the benefits of the unit?

The key benefits of the Satellite Radiotherapy Unit include:

  • Additional capacity available to meet forecast demand
  • Reduced travel time for patient and carers
  • Improved access to treatment and clinical trials leading to better clinical outcomes
  • Patients have access to seamless pathway of care in a single place
  • Improved patient and carer experience
  • More resilient and flexible workforce
  • Improved staff satisfaction
  • Improved safety and compliance with standards
  • Better sustainability, resilience, and future proofing
  • Opportunities to attract further investment