Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (ASPH) in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support broke ground in January, marking the start the building works to create a long-awaited Macmillan Cancer Support Centre for our cancer patients, their families, carers and friends.
The £1.9million centre, funded by Macmillan, will be the first of its kind in North West Surrey, providing a non-clinical space within the hospital with free advice and support for people affected by cancer every step of the way from the moment of diagnosis.
Louise Stead, Group Chief Executive said: “I’m so excited to see the start of this new development at Ashford Hospital, which complements the provision at Royal Surrey. It will give our cancer patients a more holistic approach to living with and beyond cancer. The purpose-built facility will provide a much-needed space, closer to home, where experts and trained volunteers will listen, answer questions, and offer personalised information and support to help manage the impact of cancer.”
Sonia Sudhakar, Chief Engagement Officer at Macmillan Cancer Support said: “We know that being diagnosed with cancer can affect so many different areas of your life, from relationships to finance. Every cancer experience is different and we want to make sure people get the support that’s right for them, when they need it most. With cancer information, emotional and financial support all under one roof, this fantastic new centre brings us one step closer to making that happen.”
As well as providing vital cancer information and support, the new centre will also give patients access to counselling sessions, complementary therapies, exercise classes and support groups.
Macmillan has pledged to raise £1.9 million to cover the costs of creating this new centre, however the charity relies almost entirely on voluntary contributions to fund their work. If you’d like to get involved in the fundraising appeal and help us to ensure that everyone living with cancer in North West Surrey gets the vital support they need, contact
The Cancer Support Centre is scheduled to be open in late spring of 2025.
Group photo: (L-R) Nyree Ashby, Macmillan Relationship Fundraising Manager, Emma Stokes-Heley, Macmillan Philanthropy Manager, Sonia Sudhakar, Macmillan Chief Engagement Officer, Simon Marshall, ASPH Chief Financial Officer, Amanda Caddy, ASPH Deputy Lead Cancer Nurse, Andy Anderson, Patient Champion, Andrew Grimes, ASPH Associate Director of Property and Capital Development.
