Dorset County Hospital’s chemotherapy unit has been transformed following a £2million refurbishment.
Patients undergoing chemotherapy on the Fortuneswell Unit will now receive their treatment in a vastly improved area with new facilities.
The layout has been reconfigured to provide more space for patients, and a new outdoor courtyard area has been created to offer a calming escape from the clinical environment.
It also features artwork by local artist Bethan Venn. Commissioned by the Arts in Hospital team, Bethan custom designed prints that feature within the unit. Inspired by nature, plants in the courtyard and the four seasons, the aim is to bring the outside in for patients on the unit.
The work was carried out by LST Projects and jointly funded by the Trust and money raised through Dorset County Hospital Charity’s Chemotherapy Appeal, which included major support from the Fortuneswell Cancer Trust, local charitable trusts and the community.
Tracey Turnbull, Senior Sister on DCH’s Fortuneswell Unit said:
“We are delighted with the new and improved Fortuneswell Unit. Our new space is much bigger and brighter, has a peaceful garden area and features the most beautiful artwork which we hope will help provide a welcoming and calm environment for patients during a very daunting and difficult time.”
The Dorset County Hospital Charity will be inviting supporters and donors to an official opening event for the new unit in September.
Chemotherapy area
Fortuneswell team pic
Garden area Fortuneswell