The Velindre @ Nevill Hall Radiotherapy Unit is being delivered in partnership between Velindre Cancer Service and Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

Nicola Prygodzicz, chief executive of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, said: ‘We're really excited to be working in partnership with Velindre Cancer Service to introduce such a fantastic new facility here in Gwent.

‘The purpose-built unit will provide the same high-quality care already offered at the Velindre Cancer Centre and will be a great asset to those requiring cancer treatment in south east Wales. We couldn't be prouder that Nevill Hall Hospital has been chosen as its home.'

Scheduled to open in the summer of 2025, the state-of-the-art facility will increase radiotherapy capacity in the region by up to 20%. The unit will initially treat breast cancer, prostate cancer and palliative radiotherapy patients who meet a set of clinical criteria.

Delivering precise and effective radiotherapy treatments from two advanced linear accelerator machines, the unit will also offer tailored radiotherapy planning, regular on-treatment reviews, comprehensive on-treatment education, and advanced imaging with a CT simulator.