Share your views on proposals for a new Mount Vernon Cancer Centre
Everyone is invited to share their views on proposals for a new Mount Vernon Cancer Centre in Hertfordshire.
NHS England has launched a public consultation on plans to relocate Mount Vernon Cancer Centre to a new facility next to Watford General Hospital and open a new chemotherapy unit at Hillingdon Hospital. The consultation will run until Sunday 29 March 2026.
Subject to the outcome of the consultation and final due diligence, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust would become responsible for running Mount Vernon Cancer Centre services, which are currently provided by East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust.
The proposals
The main proposal is to build a new, purpose-built Mount Vernon Cancer Centre next to Watford General Hospital, bringing specialist cancer services together on an acute hospital site with access to the full range of clinical support patients may need.
Alongside this, the proposal includes:
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More specialised cancer care closer to home, with more chemotherapy, diagnostics and follow-up care provided in local hospitals. A new chemotherapy unit is proposed at Hillingdon Hospital.
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More treatment delivered at home, where it is safe and appropriate, including some chemotherapy
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A possible second radiotherapy unit at either Lister Hospital in Stevenage or Luton and Dunstable Hospital, helping to improve access for patients living further north.
The benefits
The proposed changes aim to:
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Ensure continued access to specialist cancer care for patients across Hertfordshire, North London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and East Berkshire.
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Improve cancer outcomes by providing better facilities and immediate medical support.
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Increase research and innovation opportunities, enabling access to the latest treatments and clinical trials.
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Reduce healthcare inequalities by making care more accessible to underserved communities.
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Expand local and home-based treatment options, minimising unnecessary hospital visits.
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Modernise cancer care facilities to support current and future medical advancements.
How to get involved
There are many ways you can share your thoughts including by completing a questionnaire or attending a public meeting. Find the details, and information about the proposals, on the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Review's website.