Building of new Sussex cancer screening unit set to begin

Demolition work around the site of the new centre has now been completed, Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust said.

The purpose-built two-storey unit will provide a “modern and comfortable” environment for both patients and staff, and will offer an improved service with digital x-ray facilities.

Once completed, the centre will begin to extend the screening service to a wider age group, with the eventual aim of screening all women between the ages of 47 -73 years rather than 50-70.

Jeannie Baumann, the trust’s director of clinical services for women and children, said: “It is hugely encouraging to see that work has begun.

“This development is extremely important for local women – our screening service will be even better, it will be delivered in a more comfortable environment, and it will be available to more woman than before.”