Cancer centre to provide healthcare boost for Sussex

Laing O’Rourke has been chosen to deliver the new state-of-the-art cancer centre at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.

The new centre will provide safer, more efficient, and better access to cancer care and services for a local population of around two million people.

Laing O’Rourke’s Managing Director, Peter Lyons, said: “This is an incredible project and one that I am proud we are a part of. The new cancer centre will transform the experience of care for patients and the work environment for staff.

“We have a rich history in delivering hospitals, so we’ll be able to use the power of our experience to improve the safety and efficiency on site, while guaranteeing the quality of the product.

“Leveraging digital design and off-site manufacturing, along with our integrated supply chain, we’ll be able to minimise disruption to local residents.”

Dr Sarah Westwell, Consultant Clinical Oncologist and Chief of Service for Cancer, said: “For our patients and all the staff I’ve worked alongside for years, this is a watershed moment that finally brings our facilities in line with the world-class care we strive to deliver every day.

“Our new Sussex Cancer Centre will offer privacy, dignity and hope to our patients, and as doctors, nurses, therapists, technicians and researchers, we’re all thrilled to be able to help craft a new clinical home where medical excellence, outstanding care and leading research can be woven into every step of our patients’ journey.”