The Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital (CCRH) project has been given the green light by the government’s New Hospital Programme to commence the process that will lead to the appointment of a construction partner, who will build the seven-storey 26,000 m2 facility at the heart of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, next to Addenbrooke’s hospital.
A virtual ‘fly through’ of the region’s first specialist cancer hospital has also been released today to mark this major step towards making the plans a reality. It gives a glimpse inside the new facility that will transform cancer care for patients across the East of England.
Dr Hugo Ford, Clinical Lead for the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital, said: "We are delighted to share these designs for a modern, state-of-the-art hospital, and are hugely proud that these have been developed in partnership with our dedicated patients and staff.
"Design has a huge impact on the way we experience an environment and a significant impact on wellbeing, so it is essential that we get this right.”
Health Minister Maria Caulfield said: “We are determined to improve outcomes for cancer patients. The Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital has been made possible by our New Hospital Programme, backed by an initial £3.7 billion in government funding to deliver 40 new hospitals and state of the art facilities for patients and staff by 2030.
“The centre will help speed up diagnosis right across the east of England and transform the way patient care is delivered, pairing world-class NHS clinicians with innovative university and industry-led research. I welcome the fact that we are now actively seeking a construction partner for this major project.”
Bringing together world-class NHS clinicians with cutting-edge University and industry-led research, CCRH will accelerate the early detection of cancer and lead the way in delivering personalised treatments that will radically improve patient outcomes.
This one-of-a-kind research hospital supports the government’s ambitions to enable more early diagnosis and help the UK become a ‘testbed for oncology innovation’
"This is a place that will change the way we find and treat cancer - through patient-centred care," said Fiona Carey, Patient Advisory Group Co-Chair. "It’s a new, unique hospital with a mission to save countless lives. Together we’ll discover new ways to detect cancer earlier, treat cancer with more precision, and make more breakthroughs in less time.”
The world-leading CCRH is seeking philanthropic support to make it a reality. The University is working hand in hand with Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust to secure philanthropic donations for the project.
