Staff at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare Trust have worked together to revamp the chemotherapy suite at East Surrey Hospital.

After returning from Gatwick Spire in April 2021, a decision was made to give the chemotherapy suite a makeover. The team discussed what they could do to modernize the suite and make it more inviting for patients.

They applied to SASH Charity for funds  and were successful. From donations made to the SASH Charity Cancer Fund, the team were granted £27,451 for the revamp.

The upgrade was possible thanks to everyone who has donated to SASH Charity, Ocura who provided the reclining chairs, and to Grosvenor Interiors who carried out the work.

Claire-Marie Williams, chemotherapy manager, said:

“The feedback from our patients coming for treatment has been overwhelmingly positive. They feel the unit is warm and inviting now, generating a sense of calm and welcoming. To hear our patients talk about how lovely the new unit is, and to see the smiles on their faces is just wonderful for us as a team. We are extremely grateful to all who donated to SASH Charity.”

Andrew Bickerdike, head of SASH charity said:

“It’s really moving to see the difference that donations to the SASH Cancer Fund have already made. Claire and the team had the vision to carry out this transformation of the unit, and thanks to donations to the cancer fund we’ve been able to make it a reality.

“I’d like to say a sincere thank you to everyone who fundraises or donates to the SASH Charity Cancer Fund. There’s more we want to support the team do across cancer services at SASH, including East Surrey Hospital, East Surrey Macmillan Cancer Centre and Crawley Hospital. If others would like to help us do more for people affected by cancer in East Surrey and Sussex, donate to help patients here: www.justgiving.com/campaign/sashcancerfund.”