South West Surrey MP to launch fundraising campaign for Royal Surrey
It will officially launch next month
South West Surrey MP Jeremy Hunt has announced he is launching a fundraising campaign.
It is to raise money for a new surgical facility at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.
The hospital's aim is to become a pre-eminent cancer hub in the South East.
The facility hopes to to improve patient experience and prepare for a rise in demand for cancer surgery after the pandemic.
Jeremy Hunt MP said: "We want to raise money towards a new Cancer and Surgical Innovation Centre for the hospital which would support Royal Surrey as a pre-eminent cancer hub with the very latest treatments, as well as supporting its non-cancer surgical work.
"A dedicated unit would also mean cancer and other vital surgery will be in a strong position to continue uninterrupted in future pandemics or during periods of winter pressure. Thestate-of-the-art surgical facility will deliver world-class surgery and peri-operative care.
"It will bea powerhouse of innovation and technology of which we will all be proud. The centre will include an institute for research, training and education for the next generation of surgical specialists."
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust’s Chief Executive, Louise Stead said:
"The new facility will be designed for the highest quality patient experience and will support modern pathways of care for a high volume of cancer surgery as well as benign specialties such as Orthopaedicsand Ophthalmology.
"This design will see cancer surgery taking place in a centre of excellence for surgery more broadly, meaning innovation and learning is shared rapidly across specialities."
The project will involve:
• A full redesign of Royal Surrey’s theatre capacity;
• New spaces for patients to prepare, rest and recover from surgery;
• New equipment and technology;
• New theatres to increase capacity;
Mr Hunt will officially launch the campaign on the 16th of September 2021.