CANCER patients are benefiting from a new, improved chemotherapy suite at the Alexandra Hospital.
The Garden Suite has moved to a larger space, and now provides patients receiving care with 16 dedicated chairs – doubling the service offered to cancer patients living in the Redditch area.
Shelley Chester, ward manager said: “This is an expansion of our service due to demand for treatment. We are providing cancer patients with the right treatment at the right time, in the right place at The Alexandra hospital.”
Patient, Mrs Julie Barley pictured on the new unit last week, was delighted with the new facility. “I am pleased I can come to my local hospital for treatment and have moved with the team to this new unit, it’s really lovely to be in a bigger space.”
The Garden Suite will be continuing to expand local services to local patients. The next stage will be the development of an Acute Oncology Service so patients who fall ill quickly or experience complications with their illness, will be able to see a Cancer Specialist in the Suite.
This urgent care treatment will help avoid unnecessary waits or delays via the Accident and Emergency department.
