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Velindre Matters Velindre Matters gives updates on our new Velindre Cancer Centre More and more of us are being diagnosed with cancer, and people are living longer with cancer.

For nearly 70 years, the Velindre Cancer Centre has offered vital specialist cancer treatment and support to people across south Wales. We are proud of our history, but we are constantly evolving to meet the growing demands for cancer services. Now more than ever, we need to adapt to make sure we continue to provide the world-class care Velindre is known for. Our dedicated staff treat and care for thousands of patients from across south Wales every single year but the current cancer centre does not have the facilities or space necessary to meet the future needs of our patients and staff. Construction of our new Velindre Cancer Centre is underway, and it's one of the biggest projects Wales has seen in decades. Our nVCC will deliver better outcomes through world-class cancer treatment, enhanced diagnostic capability and greater access to innovation, training and research. Every aspect of the nVCC has been shaped around the needs of patients, staff, families, and carers. From easier navigation and better parking to therapeutic spaces and dedicated family areas, the new building will enhance comfort, dignity and the overall experience of care. It will be one of the most sustainable hospitals in the UK, providing leading cancer care for our patients and a better environment for our dedicated staff. The nVCC is designed to grow and adapt. With standardised, flexible clinical spaces, modern infrastructure, and greener energy use, the nVCC will meet the changing needs of cancer care and deliver long-term value for our patients, staff and the NHS. From design to operation, the nVCC leads the way in sustainable healthcare. It is the first all-electric hospital in the UK, uses renewable energy and has been designed to minimise environmental impact as much as possible while delivering the world-class cancer care Velindre is known for. Its sustainable features support Wales’s broader ambition to be net zero and resilient for future generations. Our dedicated staff are working together with Acorn, the consortium chosen to construct the new cancer centre, to build a facility that will serve future generations for decades to come. Sacyr UK, is the construction company building the cancer centre. Our new home is critical in safeguarding the provision of crucial treatment and care for the 1.5 million people of south Wales and is critical to keep pace with the increasing demand. More than just a new building, we're transforming our care across the system. Alongside our new Velindre Cancer Centre we've also opened the Velindre @ Nevill Hall Radiotherapy Unit. Construction of the new Velindre Cancer Centre is underway and we are scheduled to open in Spring 2027.

We wanted to share an update on the parking enforcement measures in place for construction workers on the new Velindre C...
26/10/2026

We wanted to share an update on the parking enforcement measures in place for construction workers on the new Velindre Cancer Centre project.

We fully recognise the impact nVCC construction can have on residents. While the vast majority follow the site requirements, we recognise that the actions of a small number can have a disproportionate impact on the local community.

Any concerns we receive are escalated immediately to Sacyr, our construction partner, which is responsible for managing compliance on parking issues.

We continue to monitor the situation closely and work collaboratively with both the local community and the contractor to address any concerns that arise. We remain committed to ensuring that these concerns are taken seriously and that appropriate mitigation measures are in place throughout the construction period.

Sacyr have a range of mitigation measures remain in place, including:

· Dedicated workforce parking facilities for project personnel
· Regular communications and reminders to the workforce regarding parking expectations
· Monitoring of reported vehicles and investigation of concerns raised by residents
· Monitoring by members of the project team during arrival times where possible
· Additional measures under development to improve vehicle registration tracking and workforce compliance monitoring

At the most recent resident drop-in session, Sacyr's Stakeholder Engagement Manager delivered a presentation outlining the challenges associated with workforce parking and an update on the measures currently in place. The resident drop-in takes place on the last Wednesday of every month at 19 Park Road from 6pm to 7pm. The sessions are an opportunity to hear the latest updates on the project and ask the project team any questions you may have.

Sacyr has issued an update on their project website with further information here: https://shorturl.at/Ek9LD

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Roedden ni eisiau rhannu diweddariad ar y mesurau gorfodi parcio sydd ar waith ar gyfer gweithwyr adeiladu prosiect newydd Canolfan Ganser Felindre.

Rydym yn cydnabod yn llawn yr effaith y gall adeiladu Canolfan Ganser Felindre newydd (CGFn) ei chael ar breswylwyr. Er bod y mwyafrif helaeth yn dilyn gofynion y safle, rydym yn cydnabod y gall gweithredoedd nifer fach gael effaith anghymesur ar y gymuned leol.

Caiff unrhyw bryderon a dderbyniwn eu huwchgyfeirio ar unwaith i Sacyr, ein partner adeiladu, sy'n gyfrifol am reoli cydymffurfiaeth ar faterion parcio.

Rydym yn parhau i fonitro'r sefyllfa'n agos ac yn cydweithio â'r gymuned leol a'r contractwr i fynd i'r afael ag unrhyw bryderon sy'n codi. Rydym yn parhau i fod wedi ymrwymo i sicrhau bod y pryderon hyn yn cael eu cymryd o ddifrif a bod mesurau lliniaru priodol ar waith drwy gydol y cyfnod adeiladu.

Mae gan Sacyr ystod o fesurau lliniaru sy'n parhau ar waith, gan gynnwys:

· Cyfleusterau parcio pwrpasol i'r gweithlu ar gyfer personél y prosiect
· Cyfathrebiadau a nodiadau atgoffa rheolaidd i'r gweithlu ynghylch disgwyliadau parcio
· Monitro cerbydau a adroddwyd ac ymchwilio i bryderon a godwyd gan breswylwyr
· Monitro gan aelodau tîm y prosiect yn ystod amseroedd cyrraedd lle bo modd
· Mesurau ychwanegol yn cael eu datblygu i wella olrhain rhifau cofrestru cerbydau a monitro cydymffurfiaeth y gweithlu

Yn y sesiwn galw heibio ddiweddaraf i breswylwyr, rhoddodd Rheolwr Ymgysylltu â Rhanddeiliaid Sacyr gyflwyniad yn amlinellu'r heriau sy'n gysylltiedig â pharcio i'r gweithlu a diweddariad ar y mesurau sydd ar waith ar hyn o bryd. Mae'r sesiwn galw heibio i breswylwyr yn digwydd ar ddydd Mercher olaf pob mis yn 19 Heol y Parc rhwng 6pm a 7pm. Mae'r sesiynau'n gyfle i glywed y diweddariadau diweddaraf ar y prosiect a gofyn unrhyw gwestiynau sydd gennych i dîm y prosiect.

Mae Sacyr wedi cyhoeddi diweddariad ar eu gwefan prosiect gyda rhagor o wybodaeth yma: https://shorturl.at/gdaet

Due to a change at site, the works at this location will now start this week and are likely to be completed on Tuesday O...
19/10/2026

Due to a change at site, the works at this location will now start this week and are likely to be completed on Tuesday October 20.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with the team at [email protected]

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Oherwydd newid ar y safle, bydd y gwaith yn y lleoliad hwn yn dechrau yr wythnos hon, ac mae'n debygol y bydd wedi'i gwblhau ar ddydd Mawrth 20 Hydref.

Os oes gennych unrhyw gwestiynau, e-bostiwch: [email protected]

We wanted to let you know about some works related to our new Velindre Cancer Centre.

On Friday October 16, our contractor will be installing ducting into the site entrance of our new cancer centre. The works, carried out by Openreach, are scheduled to last one day.

During this time, there will a short local diversion in place for people using the pathway as outlined in this drawing.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with the team at [email protected]

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Roeddem eisiau rhoi gwybod i chi am rai o'r gweithiau i ddod sy’n gysylltiedig â'n Canolfan Ganser Felindre newydd.

Ar ddydd Gwener, Hydref 16, bydd ein contractwr yn gosod peipiau ym mynedfa safle ein canolfan ganser newydd. Mae'r gwaith, a fydd yn cael ei wneud gan Openreach, wedi'i drefnu i bara un diwrnod.

Yn ystod y cyfnod hwn, bydd llwybr dargyfeirio lleol byr ar waith ar gyfer pobl sy'n defnyddio'r llwybr troed, fel y dangosir yn y llun hwn.

Os oes gennych unrhyw gwestiynau, e-bostiwch: [email protected]

We wanted to let you know about some works related to our new Velindre Cancer Centre.On Friday October 16, our contracto...
16/10/2026

We wanted to let you know about some works related to our new Velindre Cancer Centre.

On Friday October 16, our contractor will be installing ducting into the site entrance of our new cancer centre. The works, carried out by Openreach, are scheduled to last one day.

During this time, there will a short local diversion in place for people using the pathway as outlined in this drawing.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with the team at [email protected]

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Roeddem eisiau rhoi gwybod i chi am rai o'r gweithiau i ddod sy’n gysylltiedig â'n Canolfan Ganser Felindre newydd.

Ar ddydd Gwener, Hydref 16, bydd ein contractwr yn gosod peipiau ym mynedfa safle ein canolfan ganser newydd. Mae'r gwaith, a fydd yn cael ei wneud gan Openreach, wedi'i drefnu i bara un diwrnod.

Yn ystod y cyfnod hwn, bydd llwybr dargyfeirio lleol byr ar waith ar gyfer pobl sy'n defnyddio'r llwybr troed, fel y dangosir yn y llun hwn.

Os oes gennych unrhyw gwestiynau, e-bostiwch: [email protected]

Join us for our spooky autumn jambori! 🍂We’ll have plenty of frightfully fun games and lots of ways you can get creative...
15/10/2026

Join us for our spooky autumn jambori! 🍂

We’ll have plenty of frightfully fun games and lots of ways you can get creative with eerie-sistible decorations.

Come along to 19 Park Road for free family fun as part of our ongoing Hefyd programme. Hefyd is our community benefits initiative, developed through the nVCC project, which invests in and supports a range of programmes focused on arts and culture, green social prescribing, sustainability, and opportunities for children and young people.

The nVCC project provides us with a unique chance for us to undertake new opportunities and explore the role Velindre plays in our wider communities.

Costumes are optional - but definitely encouraged!

Drop in anytime between 2.30pm to 4.30pm on Wednesday October 28 - see you there!

If you've got any questions, leave us a comment below or get in touch with the team at [email protected]

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Dewch i ymuno â ni ar gyfer ein jamborî hydref arswydus!

Bydd gennym ddigon o gemau difyr, arswydus, a llawer o ffyrdd y gallwch chi fod yn greadigol gydag addurniadau brawychus.

Dewch draw i 19 Park Road i gymryd rhan mewn digwyddiad rhad ac am ddim, llawn hwyl i'r teulu, fel rhan o'n rhaglen Hefyd barhaus. Hefyd yw ein menter buddion cymunedol, sydd wedi cael ei ddatblygu drwy brosiect y CGFn,, sydd yn cefnogi ystod o raglenni sydd yn canolbwyntio ar y celfyddydau a diwylliant, presgripsiynu cymdeithasol gwyrdd, cynaliadwyedd, a chyfleoedd i blant a phobl ifanc, ac sy’n buddsoddi ynddynt hefyd.

Mae’r prosiect CGFn yn rhoi cyfle unigryw inni gymryd rhan mewn cyfleoedd newydd, ac archwilio'r rôl y mae Felindre yn ei chwarae yn ein cymunedau ehangach.

Does dim rhaid i chi wisgo gwisg calan gaeaf – ond maen nhw’n sicr yn cael eu hannog!

Galwch heibio unrhyw bryd rhwng 2.30pm a 4.30pm ar ddydd Mawrth 28 Hydref - welwn ni chi yno!

Os oes gennych chi unrhyw gwestiynau, gadewch sylw isod neu cysylltwch â'r tîm drwy e-bostio [email protected].

“A greenprint for healthcare design”  💚Our new Velindre Cancer Centre has been featured in a top magazine highlighting a...
13/10/2026

“A greenprint for healthcare design” 💚

Our new Velindre Cancer Centre has been featured in a top magazine highlighting all the ways in which it is leading the way in sustainable healthcare.

Scheduled to open in spring 2027, our new home has been featured in Public Sector Building showcasing how the new centre will be a benchmark for future schemes - low carbon, all-electric, and built to support a greener, healthier future for Wales.

Michael Woodford, partner and director of White Arkitekter London, the architects who designed the nVCC, highlighted several of the key features that will make our new centre one of the UK’s most sustainable healthcare buildings:

🌍 Prioritising local sourcing and working with local supply chains wherever possible
♻️ Using natural materials with low carbon footprints where possible
🌳 Embedding natural timber, expansive daylight and views of the surrounding green landscape to provide a calm, accessible, and supportive environment
☀️ Low energy performance through an all-electric design powered by heat pumps and solar panels
🌿 Landscaping that includes wildflowers, an orchard and a community garden
💡 An adaptable, grid-based system to allow rooms to be reconfigured as clinical technology evolves, removing the need for carbon-heavy overhauls of the building
💧 Sustainable drainage to help manage surface water naturally

From design to operation, the nVCC leads the way in sustainable healthcare. From day one it has been designed to minimise environmental impact as much as possible while delivering the world-class cancer care Velindre is known for.

You can read the full article here: https://shorturl.at/qmi2k

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“Cynllun gwyrdd ar gyfer dylunio gofal iechyd”

Mae ein Canolfan Ganser Felindre newydd wedi cael sylw mewn cylchgrawn blaenllaw sy'n tynnu sylw at yr holl ffyrdd y mae'n arwain y ffordd ym maes gofal iechyd cynaliadwy.

Mae ein cartref newydd, sydd i fod i agor yn nhymor y gwanwyn 2027, wedi cael ei gynnwys yn y cylchgrawn Public Sector Building, gan ddangos sut y bydd y ganolfan newydd yn feincnod ar gyfer cynlluniau'r dyfodol - carbon isel, trydan yn unig, ac wedi'i hadeiladu i gefnogi dyfodol gwyrddach ac iachach i Gymru.

Tynnodd Michael Woodford, partner a chyfarwyddwr White Arkitekter London, y penseiri a ddyluniodd y ganolfan newydd, sylw at nifer o'r nodweddion allweddol a fydd yn gwneud ein canolfan newydd yn un o adeiladau gofal iechyd mwyaf cynaliadwy'r DU:

🌍 Blaenoriaethu cyrchu lleol a gweithio gyda chadwyni cyflenwi lleol lle bynnag y bo modd
♻️ Defnyddio deunyddiau naturiol gydag ôl troed carbon isel lle bo modd
🌳 Pren naturiol, llawer o olau dydd a golygfeydd o'r dirwedd werdd o'i chwmpas i ddarparu amgylchedd tawel, hygyrch a chefnogol
☀️ Perfformiad ynni isel trwy ddyluniad hollol drydanol sydd wedi'i bweru gan bympiau gwres a phaneli solar
🌿 Tirlunio sy'n cynnwys blodau gwyllt, perllan a gardd gymunedol
💡 System seiliedig ar grid, y gellir ei addasu, i ganiatáu i ystafelloedd gael eu hailffurfweddu wrth i dechnoleg glinigol ddatblygu ac yn sgil hynny, dileu'r angen am waith adnewyddu mawr sy'n ddwys o ran carbon.
💧 Draenio cynaliadwy i helpu i reoli dŵr arwyneb yn naturiol

Mae'r CGFn wedi bod ar flaen y gad ym maes gofal iechyd cynaliadwy o'r cychwyn cyntaf, a bydd hyn yn parhau tan y bydd y ganolfan yn agor ac yn weithredol. Mae’r ganolfan wedi cael ei dylunio i leihau'r effaith ar yr amgylchedd gymaint â phosibl, a darparu'r gofal canser o safon fyd-eang y mae Felindre yn adnabyddus amdano.

Gallwch ddarllen yr erthygl lawn yma: https://shorturl.at/qmi2k

Thank you! / Diolch! 💚
02/10/2026

Thank you! / Diolch! 💚

Help shape our new Velindre Cancer Centre multi faith space 💚As we continue to develop our new Velindre Cancer Centre, w...
02/10/2026

Help shape our new Velindre Cancer Centre multi faith space 💚

As we continue to develop our new Velindre Cancer Centre, we're inviting people to help shape a key wellbeing space.

Our new multi faith space will provide an environment for reflection, prayer, contemplation and quiet time for staff, patients and visitors.

Now, as part of the design process, our nVCC lead artist Laura Thomas is holding a drop-in session to hear feedback on the colour, motifs and patterns to be incorporated in the space.

Join us for "A Conversation About Colour"
Monday October 5
Charity Hub, near the entrance to the Velindre Cancer Centre canteen
10am - 2pm

Drop-in at any time to help select colours that you feel would be appropriate for the multi faith space and to share your thoughts on the options.
Laura is also engaging directly with key members of the team including our chaplaincy team, supportive care colleagues and equality colleagues, to ensure the new multi faith space reflects the diverse needs of our patients, families, staff and communities.
If you have any questions in the meantime or can't make the session, get in touch at [email protected]

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Helpwch i lunio ein gofod aml-ffydd newydd yng Nghanolfan Ganser Felindre 💚

Wrth i ni barhau i adeiladu ein Canolfan Ganser Felindre newydd, rydym yn gwahodd pobl i helpu i lunio gofod lles allweddol.

Bydd ein gofod aml-ffydd newydd yn darparu amgylchedd i adlewyrchu, gweddïo a myfyrio, ac amser tawel i staff, cleifion ac ymwelwyr.

Nawr, fel rhan o'r broses ddylunio, mae Laura Thomas, ein prif artist yn y CFGFn, yn cynnal sesiwn galw heibio i gael adborth ar y lliw, y motiffau a'r patrymau i’w defnyddio yn y gofod.

Dewch i ymuno â ni yn ein sesiwn "Sgwrs am Liw"

Dydd Llun
Hydref 5 Hwb Elusennol, ger y fynedfa i'r ffreutur
10am - 2pm

Galwch heibio unrhyw bryd i helpu i ddewis y lliwiau rydych chi'n teimlo fyddai'n briodol ar gyfer y gofod aml-ffydd, ac i rannu eich barn ar yr opsiynau.

Bydd Laura'n ymgysylltu'n uniongyrchol hefyd gydag aelodau allweddol o'r tîm, gan gynnwys ein tîm caplaniaeth, cydweithwyr gofal cefnogol a chydweithwyr cydraddoldeb, i sicrhau bod y gofod aml-ffydd newydd yn adlewyrchu anghenion amrywiol ein cleifion, teuluoedd, staff a’n cymunedau.

Os oes gennych chi unrhyw gwestiynau yn y cyfamser, cysylltwch â ni drwy e-bostio [email protected]

Our monthly resident drop-in is tonight 💚Want to know more about the new Velindre Cancer Centre? Come along this evening...
30/09/2026

Our monthly resident drop-in is tonight 💚

Want to know more about the new Velindre Cancer Centre? Come along this evening (September 30) and speak with team members from Velindre and Sacyr.
We’ll be on hand to answer your questions and share updates on our new home.

📍 Noddfa building, 19 Park Road (just behind the Velindre Cancer Centre rear car park)
🕕 6 - 7pm
📅 These drop-ins happen on the last Wednesday of every month

Got a question before then or can't make it this month? Drop us a comment or email [email protected]

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Mae ein sesiwn galw heibio misol i breswylwyr heno 💚
Ydych chi eisiau darganfod mwy am y Ganolfan Ganser Felindre newydd? Galwch draw heno (Medi 30) i siarad gydag aelodau tîm o Felindre a Sacyr.
Byddwn wrth law i ateb eich cwestiynau a rhannu'r wybodaeth ddiweddaraf am ein cartref newydd.

📍 Adeilad Noddfa, 19 Heol y Parc, ger maes parcio cefn Canolfan Ganser Felindre
🕕 6–7pm
📅 Mae’r sesiynau galw heibio rheolaidd hyn yn cael eu cynnal ar ddydd Mercher olaf pob mis.

Oes gennych chi gwestiwn cyn hynny neu'n methu â mynychu’r mis hwn? Gadewch sylwad neu e-bostiwch [email protected]

We’re looking forward to see you there today! ✨Lisvane Men's Shed 💚💙
30/09/2026

We’re looking forward to see you there today! ✨Lisvane Men's Shed 💚💙

30 support services and community groups will be available at Lisvane Men's Shed’s Community Wellbeing Day, at Lisvane Memorial Hall.
Men & Women’s Health !!!
🙏♥️🙏

The new Velindre Cancer Centre project has reached a major milestone with the Trust gaining access to the first areas of...
29/09/2026

The new Velindre Cancer Centre project has reached a major milestone with the Trust gaining access to the first areas of our new home.

The Trust digital team has now received a phased access to key areas within the building ahead of our scheduled opening in spring 2027.

The nVCC is designed to grow and adapt and the improved digital infrastructure is also a cornerstone of our futureproofing strategy. With standardised, flexible clinical spaces, modern infrastructure, and greener energy use, the nVCC will meet the changing needs of cancer care and deliver long-term value for our patients, staff and the NHS.

Read more here: https://shorturl.at/5kn1t

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Mae prosiect y Ganolfan Ganser Felindre newydd wedi cyrraedd carreg filltir bwysig, gyda'r Ymddiriedolaeth yn cael mynediad i rannau cyntaf o’n cartref newydd.

Mae tîm digidol yr Ymddiriedolaeth bellach wedi derbyn mynediad graddol i ardaloedd allweddol o fewn yr adeilad, cyn y byddwn yn agor yn nhymor y gwanwyn 2027.

Mae'r ganolfan wedi cael ei chynllunio i dyfu ac addasu, ac mae'r seilwaith digidol gwell hefyd yn gonglfaen i'n strategaeth ar gyfer y dyfodol. Gyda mannau clinigol safonol a hyblyg, seilwaith modern, a defnydd ynni mwy gwyrdd, bydd y CGFn yn ateb anghenion newidiol gofal canser, ac yn darparu gwerth hirdymor i'n cleifion, staff a'r GIG.

Gallwch ddarllen mwy yma: https://shorturl.at/kCTdE

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