This project is for the refurbishment of an existing treatment suite that forms part of the major radiotherapy department completed 2005 and which Ansell & Bailey were the Architects and lead design consultant. The refurbishment includes the installation of linear accelerator (linac), new to the Trust and will form one of an operational pair, when the next treatment suite is refurbished. This new linac design is self-shielding, reducing the amount of scatter radiation whilst increasing the accuracy and efficacy of patient treatment.
The refurbishment provides for an improved workflow and increases safety along with patient privacy. Attention is paid to improving the patient experience with new forms of lighting that mimics overhead daylight, and the suite also has a more sensitive modulation of lighting levels and shades to ease patient preparation and promote a sense of wellbeing.
All the furniture and finishes have been upgraded to the latest standards and regulatory requirements. Attention being particularly paid to acoustic attenuation, of the equipment, and meeting Infection Prevention and Control guidance.
We are pleased to say that the feedback from the Trust has been very positive, and we look forward to embarking on the paired installation that will be the Beech treatment suite.
