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 autumn 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?
- Ward 10: most interior works are near completion including replacing windows and doors where needed, flooring, bathrooms and redecorating throughout. Ward 10 will not be in use until the roofing project has finished – see information below
- Elliott Building: We are about to start work on major improvements to this building which is linked to the main cancer centre entrance area. This exciting project will bring the radiotherapy department and our pharmacy service closer together, creating a better patient experience. The new central location will be much easier to for patients to get to, both patients being treated at the cancer centre and also patients using Hillingdon services on the site. The new area and improved layout will provide a calm and welcoming space for patients and their families during treatment and waiting for appointments. By bringing services together in one coordinated pathway, we are improving the patient journey, enhancing the quality of care, and supporting our teams to work more efficiently.
Roofing replacement and upgrade programme with Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Separate to the building works in the cancer centre, our Hillingdon colleagues are running a programme to replace the roofing above Ward 10 and Ward 11 and repairing roofing across the main building in the cancer centre. Patients and visitors will notice the extensive full-perimeter scaffolding being installed in this area and teams working on the balcony areas. We are sorry for the increased noise levels and disruption you may experience. This work is scheduled to finish in summer 2026.
What improvements are now complete?
- Cancer treatment suite
- Ward 11
- Outpatients department
- Main cancer centre building
- Nuclear medicine department
- Clinical trials simulator room
- John Bush chemotherapy suite
We have also completed improvements and refurbishment work in many of our clinical office and staff meeting rooms including:
- Commercial services administration offices
- Radiotherapy intervention hub meeting room
- Medical records (which has now moved to the main cancer centre building)
- Multi-disciplinary team meeting room
What do I need to know?
Please follow the instructions on signage around the cancer centre.
Some of the works may include the removal of asbestos from 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 contractors, please follow instructions on signage in the area, as well as any instructions given by our staff.
If you have any questions or concerns please speak to your clinical nurse specialist or email [email protected]
