Bring the Colour to Radiotherapy

Whilst our Radiotherapy team use the latest technology and equipment to provide exceptional care, the physical environment in the unit desperately needs improving. Patients describe the space as "bleak" in Patient Experience surveys, with similar feedback from department managers, nurses, radiographers and doctors. Patients have told us they would like a "less clinical environment". We know that environment has a significant impact on mood, and that reductions in stress and anxiety benefit the patient and enable the clinical team to better engage with them, ultimately improving treatment outcomes.

We are raising money to make substantial improvements to our Radiotherapy department, to create a warm and welcoming space which helps patients feel more at ease. Having worked with the radiotherapy team to plan renovations we are aiming to:

Update the initial waiting area by installing:

  • Engaging artwork that brings a sense of nature and natural light to the area

  • A children’s play area

  • Wi-Fi connections so patients and carers can contact loved ones

  • Better, clearer signage

Install ambient lighting and projections in the CT Scanner Room. Patients will be able to personalise the projection systems, to create a calmer, more relaxing atmosphere. The system has been proven to reduce anxiety and pain in patients of all ages, and provide distraction during complex procedures and preparation, even reducing the need for pain medication.

Open up the internal space in the radiotherapy 'Mould Room', so that carers can support patients through the process of having radiotherapy masks built and fitted, as well as adding another projection system.

Revitalise the long corridors with natural designs and more colour, making them less gloomy.

Improve the Under 5’s waiting area for parents and carers to make it more welcoming and comforting. Refit the Children’s Playroom with better storage to house more equipment safely, purchasing new infection-resistant toys and setting up access to online and streaming entertainment such as Netflix and Spotify.

Enhance the Children’s Isolation Rooms with TVs, online entertainment, and comfortable seating.

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