The Cheltenham and Gloucester Hospitals Charity has announced that its fundraising campaign for a new cancer centre has reached a £9 million milestone. This achievement allows the first phase of the project to begin, bringing improved medical facilities a step closer for patients in Gloucester, Gloucestershire.
The Big Space Cancer Appeal is working toward a final goal of £17.5 million to build the facility at Cheltenham General Hospital. According to the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the new centre will be built next to the existing outpatients department on Keynsham Road. If planning permission is granted, construction is expected to start in 2027.
The new building will offer a calmer environment for patients and includes bright consultation rooms with natural light and a therapeutic garden. It will also feature digital appointment suites and private areas designed for sensitive conversations between doctors and families. These upgrades aim to replace current treatment areas that have become too small for the number of people using them.
Richard Smith, an associate director at the charity, said reaching this funding level is a major turning point that allows the project to move into the development stage. Clinical leaders at the hospital trust believe the new environment will help patients recover faster and provide better spaces for cancer research trials. The facility will serve as the main treatment hub for thousands of people across the local area.
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