Every year, around 375,000 people in the UK are told they have cancer. The number of people receiving a cancer diagnosis each year is set to rise to over 500,000 by 2035. With treatment costs rising, we need to find a radical solution to tackle the cancer crisis.
Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital (CCRH) will combine clinical and research expertise. It is a new, world-class hospital, designed in partnership with our patients. It will transform patient care, giving hope and better health outcomes to millions. The hospital aims to change the story of cancer.
By detecting cancer earlier and providing precise treatment, we will save more lives. What happens here in Cambridge will have a huge impact across the region, the UK and the world. Our breakthroughs and innovations will change the way we detect and treat cancer.
Our new hospital will sit on Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Our campus is home to some of the largest global organisations in life sciences. We will combine world-class expertise and cutting-edge research from:
- Addenbrooke's Hospital
- Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre
- The University of Cambridge.
They will work in the heart of our new clinic and hospital spaces to bring research from the bench to the bedside. The impact will transform cancer care and bring hope to millions of people across the world.
This is how the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital will change patients' lives:
- Early diagnoses offer a greater quality of life
- Precision medicine means the right treatment at the right time
- Understanding the genetics of cancer helps families plan for the future
- Less time spent in hospital and at appointments
- Much more time spent with family and friends
- Patients receive care in their own home and local communities where possible
- Patients have a personalised care plan
- Real-time data used to inform care for generations across the world
Changing the story of cancer - the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zBMylKK6sg&feature=emb_title
Progress
CCRH is part of the Government's New Hospitals Programme.
The Strategic Outline Case
CCRH is part of the Government's New Hospitals Programme.
In December 2021, the first stage of its business case was approved by:
- The Department for Health and Social Care
- NHS England
- NHS Improvement
This approval supports the project as part of the government’s plan to build 40 new hospitals by 2030.
How to get involved
There are various ways to get involved in the CCRH project, whether you are:
- a patient who has been, or are being treated for cancer
- a carer with experience of looking after someone with cancer
- a member of Cambridge University Hospitals
- University of Cambridge staff
- interested in philanthropy.
Patients
Our Patient Advisory Group (opens in a new tab) (PAG) share their personal experiences to guide our design. We discuss patient journeys to understand how CCRH can make their care better.
The group was set up from the Addenbrooke's Cancer Patient Participation Group. This group has supported services at the hospital for more than a decade. Every member of the group sits on a workstream of the project. Co-Chairs Neil Stutchbury and Fiona Carey sit on the Joint Delivery Board. In their monthly meetings, the group reviews hospital designs or shares workstream updates. They hear a progress report from the Project Director.
Staff
Groups of clinicians and support staff (opens in a new tab) who review each area of the hospital on a regular basis. They ensure it is fit for purpose now and in the future of cancer services. Are you a member of staff at CUH or the University of Cambridge and want to learn more or get involved? Visit our website here! (opens in a new tab)
Philanthropy
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust and the University of Cambridge are jointly raising £70 million for the new hospital. Find out more, including how you can become a founding donor (opens in a new tab).
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