Velindre Cancer Service

22/02/2026

Our 'Getting Started with Radiotherapy' sessions are coming to Nevill Hall.

As well as those in Maggie's in Cardiff, we're now hosting these sessions in the Velindre @ Nevill Hall Radiotherapy Unit every first Tuesday of the month between 5pm and 6pm. There will be:

▶️ A video of radiotherapy treatment
🌿 Info on side effects
💚 Info on support services available
🏥 A tour of the department

To find out more, please call the Radiotherapy Review Clinic on 02920 035693, or visit our webpage: https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecs/services-a-to-z/radiotherapy/getting-started-with-radiotherapy/

20/02/2026

❤️ 1 week to go until we Wear Red for Wales and Velindre!

From wearing your favourite red t-shirt, hosting a red themed activity or using your voice to champion our cause, 100% of the money you raise will be invested back into the vital cancer services we provide for Wales.

If you haven't already, register now!: 🔗 https://www.velindrefundraising.com/events/wear-red-for-wales-and-velindre/

20/02/2026

🎉 Dr Rosie Roberts, Nurse Consultant for SACT, has co-authored an article for Cancer Nursing Practice, titled 'Assessing frailty in older adults with cancer to optimise care provision and outcomes'.

Rosie has worked for Velindre Cancer Service since 1990 in a variety of roles including Ward Manager and Specialist Nurse, and completed her doctorate in 2020. She became one of our first ever nurse consultants in 2024, and became the first non-medical prescriber in Wales to complete the Level 4 SACT prescribing competency.

💬 Nicola Williams, Executive Director of Nursing, AHPs and Health Science, said:
"Massive congratulations to Rosie and her colleagues on this publication and for the fantastic work they have been doing on frailty. Frailty is a really important area for us in respect of cancer care and it is a huge credit to Rosie for being recognised nationally in this developing field of cancer care. Rosie, one of our first two Consultant Nurses, is a prime example of how nurses can achieve their full potential at Velindre. Well done Rosie."

Read the article here: 🔗 https://journals.rcni.com/cancer-nursing-practice/cpd/assessing-frailty-in-older-adults-with-cancer-to-optimise-care-provision-and-outcomes-cnp.2026.e1906/full

RCNi Royal College of Nursing

19/02/2026

🎉 This week, Digital Health Assessments were introduced for cancer patients on Colorectal and Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP) pathways.

The assessments, first launched in September 2025, are already supporting patients on the lung, neuro‑oncology, and prostate pathways, helping teams better understand patient needs and improve personalised care.

You may have received a text message welcoming you to this service. Please be assured that no action is required from you.

You can find out more about Digital Health Assessments here: 🔗 https://velindre.nhs.wales/topics/digital-health-assessments/

18/02/2026

🕯️ Wishing you a peaceful and meaningful Ramadan spent in reflection and togetherness. Ramadan Mubarak!

18/02/2026

It's today! Come along for some half term fun 🎨

Today is the day! 💚
We’ll have plenty of free activities for little ones and adults, with a variety of arts and crafts, including nature-themed rubber stamping.
When: Wednesday, February 18, 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Where: 19 Park Road, CF14 7BP
Bring your friends and family and enjoy a cosy and creative afternoon with the Velindre team. If you’ve got any questions, get in touch with us at contact.velindre@wales.nhs.uk
We look forward to seeing you there!

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Mae’r diwrnod mawr wedi cyrraedd! 💚
Bydd llawer o weithgareddau am ddim i blant bach ac oedolion, gydag amrywiaeth o gelf a chrefft, gan gynnwys stampio rwber gyda thema natur.
Pryd: Dydd Mercher, Chwefror 18, 2.30pm tan 4.30pm
Ble: 19 Heol y Parc, CF14 7BP
Dewch â'ch ffrindiau a'ch teulu a mwynhewch brynhawn cynnes a chreadigol gyda thîm Felindre. Os oes gennych unrhyw gwestiynau yn y cyfamser, cysylltwch â’r tîm drwy e-bostio contact.velindre@wales.nhs.uk
Rydym yn edrych ymlaen at eich gweld chi yno!

17/02/2026

Leigh is an unsung hero of Velindre. Truly a champion of patient-centred supportive care 💚

With the help of your contributions, we are able to fund a team of people who go above and beyond to make sure patients always feel comfortable and supported.

One of these wonderful people is our Patient Support Officer, Leigh Porter.💚

She is often the central point of contact at the centre, signposting patients, families and staff to more information and in-depth support ranging from clinical psychology and counselling to complementary therapies or financial help.

Her role exemplifies our mission to enhance the experience of every patient who comes through the doors at Velindre Cancer Service - and none of it would be possible without your donations.

If you'd like to find out more about the different areas and roles we fund, click here👉https://www.velindrefundraising.com/areas-we-fund/

17/02/2026

💚 Llais Cardiff and Vale are hosting a public forum on Wednesday 11 March 2026 at Whitchurch Community Centre.

There will be short talks from Llais and Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, as well as a Q&A session. This is followed by activities where you can share your views in a safe, supportive space, on any health topics you wish to discuss.

After the event, feedback will be collected and shared anonymously with services, who are required to respond to the feedback that is shared.

If you or someone you know, has experience in accessing women’s health and wants to help improve it, we’d love to see you there. If you can’t attend, you can still share your views with Llais directly at cardiffandvaleenquiries@llaiscymru.org

Alternatively, you can join Llais' online session on Saturday 14 March at 5pm. Register here: 🔗
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-health-online-forum-tickets-1982766876101?aff=oddtdtcreator

16/02/2026

🎉Velindre Cancer Service are proud to celebrate the opening of the brand-new Velindre @ Nevill Hall Chemotherapy Unit, in partnership with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

This purpose-built unit at Nevill Hall Hospital in Abergavenny will make it easier for people across Gwent and South Powys to access expert cancer care closer to home. Open every Tuesday and Thursday, it will deliver around 20 chemotherapy sessions a day, around 15% of Velindre’s total daily chemotherapy capacity. This expansion helps us meet rising demand while reducing long travel times for patients.

Designed with comfort and dignity at its heart, the new space includes:
🪑 7 comfortable chemotherapy chairs
👩‍⚕️ A dedicated team of Velindre nurses providing person-centred care
🌄 Large windows with calming views of the Abergavenny hills

The unit welcomed its first patients last week, with care delivered by our wonderful team of Velindre nurses.

Carl James, Interim Chief Executive of VUNHST, said:
"We are committed to providing patients with high quality care as locally as possible. The opening of the Velindre @ Nevill Hall Chemotherapy Unit is another important step on this journey. Our partnership with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is well established and we are excited to be able to provide offer services to patients from across the whole of South East Wales at this facility. From now on patients will be able to receive both radiotherapy and chemotherapy at Nevill Hall which should improve their overall experience.”

14/02/2026

📫 Would you rather hear from us on your phone or in the post?

Velindre Cancer Service would like to improve how our patients receive letters from us, as well as delivering a new system that can send correspondence within a secure digital system app.

👉 Share your views now: https://ow.ly/mSEy50Y3BtB

13/02/2026

⭐ We are delighted to share that we will be using Surface Guided Radiotherapy (SGRT) to treat cervix and endometrial cancers.

SGRT is an advanced radiotherapy technology that uses 3D camera systems to track a patient’s body surface in real time during both treatment setup and delivery.

Since introducing SGRT into clinical practice in 2024, VCS has successfully expanded its use across multiple tumour sites, including breast, head and neck, prostate, thoracic, and abdominal cancers. From January 2026, cervix and endometrial cancers have proudly been added to this growing list.

This milestone is the result of outstanding collaboration between medical, physics, and radiography teams and represents an important step forward in improving both the precision and efficiency of radiotherapy for this patient group 💚

12/02/2026

⚠️ Welsh Water Update

"Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is continuing essential repairs to a collapsed sewer on Velindre Road (CF14 2TE). We anticipate completing these works early next week (w/b 16th Feb)

"A road closure remains in place; however, full access to the Velindre Cancer Centre is being maintained via a signed diversion, with resident‑only access permitted on Velindre Road."

"We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience while we complete these essential repairs”.