Cancer patients at Dorset County Hospital will be able to benefit from a multi-million pound refurbishment of one of its treatment units next year.

Dorset County Hospital is transforming its Fortuneswell Unit for patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment.

Funded by the trust and money raised from Dorset County Hospital Charity’s Chemotherapy Appeal, the £2 million refurbishment will include a revised layout with more space, better facilities and an outdoor courtyard space.

While the refurbishment is being carried out, chemotherapy outpatients are temporarily receiving their treatment on Fortuneswell Ward, which is next to the Fortuneswell Unit.

Work is due to be completed in spring 2025.

Nick Johnson, deputy chief executive officer at Dorset County Hospital, said: “We are very pleased that work to improve our Fortuneswell Unit is underway.

"So many people will be affected by cancer in their lifetime, and we want to support patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment by providing them with the best possible environment.

"Once it’s complete, we hope that the new and improved unit will complement the fantastic care already given by our staff.”