Mount Vernon Cancer Centre was awarded £7.5 million to make improvements to the cancer centre building and the works began in 2023. A further £2.6 million was awarded for additional improvements with the programme now scheduled for completion in early 2026.
The improvement works may mean that you find your appointment or treatment is not being held where you might expect it, or you might hear noise from our contractors completing the works. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and if you have any concerns, please speak to the member of staff taking care of you.
What improvements are taking place at the moment?
- We are starting work on inpatient Ward 11 to include replacing windows and doors where needed, replacing flooring, bathrooms and redecorating throughout.
- The refurbishment work on inpatient Ward 10 is near completion and we are scheduled to reopen to patients in September.
- Radiotherapy wing: replacing flooring, replastering and redecorating and improving the toilets. In addition, and to improve the layout of the cancer centre for our patients and staff we are moving the radiotherapy department to the central part of the centre.
- Moving the pharmacy department to the Elliott building: This will increase space and significantly improve the waiting area for patients. Our Medical Records department will move to the main cancer centre building and we are reviewing plans and surveys to see how we can increase space.
- To help improve non-clinical staff areas to support team work we are refurbishing and updating some of our larger office meeting areas, making more efficient use of the space and updating technical and IT equipment.
We are very sorry for the increased noise levels and disruption you may experience as we work on these projects. Noise levels are particularly noticeable in this phase as the works are happening in the main part of the cancer centre.
What improvements are now complete?
- Cancer treatment suite: we’ve replaced external access doors where needed, refitted toilets, replaced the external fire escape stairs and carried out roof repairs
- Outpatients department: we’ve refurbished clinical consultation rooms including fixtures and fittings and windows
- The main cancer centre building: we’ve replaced flooring, replastered and redecorated, replaced faulty doors, improved roofs and refitted toilets and clinical rooms
- Nuclear medicine department: we’ve replaced external access doors where needed, refitted toilets, replaced external fire escape stairs and redecorated throughout.
What do I need to know?
Please follow the instructions on signage around the cancer centre, as well as any instructions given by staff.
Some of these works may involve the removal of asbestos from different areas of the cancer centre buildings. The presence of asbestos is not unusual in a building as old as Mount Vernon and robust, regular monitoring is in place to ensure everyone is safe and that there is no risk to patients, staff or visitors.
If an area is closed whilst any asbestos is being removed by our qualified contractors, please follow all instructions provided on signage in the area, as well as any instructions given by our staff.
If you are worried about the presence of asbestos in the cancer centre, please speak to your CNS who will be able to provide you with any advice or support you may need.
Who can I contact if I have any questions or concerns?
Please contact the cancer management team by emailing [email protected]
