Velindre Cancer Service

03/06/2026

💬 “I spoke to a volunteer called Sally, and a 30-minute chat took my mind off the pain and my cancer. It was such a lovely gesture and this is an example of going the extra mile.”

This Volunteers’ Week, we’re proud to shine a light on the small moments that make a big difference.

Whether it’s a conversation, a smile or simply being there, our volunteers help bring comfort and kindness when it matters most.

💚 Thank you for going the extra mile.

01/06/2026

It's Volunteers' Week! 💚

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible people who give their time, compassion and energy to support patients, visitors and staff at Velindre.

Our volunteers make a difference every single day, from offering a friendly face to providing comfort when it’s needed most.

✨ We’d love your help to say thank you!

If one of our volunteers has made a difference to you or a loved one, comment below and show just how appreciated they are.

31/05/2026

Would you like to help shape our services? 👋

Velindre Voices is our patient and public involvement group, offering people the chance to share views and experiences to help improve care.

Find out more and sign up here: 📝 https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecs/engage-with-us/velindre-voices/

29/05/2026

Velindre University NHS Trust has been recognised as one of the highest-performing organisations in NHS Wales. 🙌

We scored above the NHS Wales benchmark in all 10 themes measured by the 2025 NHS Staff Survey and was the top scoring organisation in five key areas.

This positive culture supports the delivery of specialist services across Velindre Cancer Service and the Welsh Blood Service, as well as the wider work of the Trust.

Link to the full story in the comments below. ⬇️

28/05/2026

📢 Announced! The NHS Wales Awards are back for 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity to raise the profile of your quality improvement work and spread your learnings.

If you have been involved in a project that has transformed services, experiences and outcomes for people in Wales, find out how to enter at nhsawards.wales.

⏰ Entries close 5pm, Monday 15 June.

28/05/2026

Velindre Matters has shared an update about the new Velindre Cancer Centre development. As work continues to progress on this important new facility for our patients and communities, we want to keep local residents informed about what’s happening on site.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding for this project. Our new Velindre Cancer Centre will transform the cancer care we provide. 💙

You can find the full update below. 👇

We wanted to let you know that there will be an extension of working hours for specific activities on the new Velindre Cancer Centre construction.

Approval has been granted under Section 61 to allow an extension to working hours for specific tasks only.

The extended hours will apply for:

Mechanical and electrical service fit-out works
Monday to Friday from 6pm to 8pm
Saturday from 1pm to 4pm

External wall lifting works
Monday to Friday only from 6pm to 7pm

These extended working hours are strictly limited to the activities and times listed above. No other works will take place outside of the agreed hours.

The current approval is in place until Monday July 13, 2026.

We appreciate the continued patience and understanding while these essential works are completed.

Want to find out more?
📧 Contact the team: [email protected]
💬Join our monthly resident drop-in session on last Wednesday of every month, 6pm to 7pm, in the Noddfa building on the current Velindre site
🌐 Learn more about the project here: https://linktr.ee/newvelindrecancercentre

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Roeddem eisiau rhoi gwybod i chi y bydd yr oriau gwaith yn cael eu hymestyn ar gyfer gweithgareddau penodol ar safle adeiladu’r Ganolfan Ganser Felindre newydd.

Mae cymeradwyaeth wedi'i rhoi o dan Adran 61 i ganiatáu i'r oriau gwaith gael eu hymestyn ar gyfer tasgau penodol yn unig.

Bydd yr oriau estynedig yn berthnasol i’r canlynol:

Y gwaith o osod gwasanaethau mecanyddol a thrydanol
Dydd Llun i ddydd Gwener o 6pm tan 8pm

Dydd Sadwrn o 1pm tan 4pm Y gwaith o godi wal allanol
Dydd Llun i ddydd Gwener yn unig o 6pm tan 7pm

Mae'r oriau gwaith estynedig hyn wedi'u cyfyngu'n llym i'r gweithgareddau a'r amseroedd a restrir uchod. Ni fydd unrhyw waith arall yn digwydd y tu allan i'r oriau y cytunwyd arnynt.

Mae'r gymeradwyaeth bresennol mewn grym tan ddydd Llun 13 Gorffennaf, 2026.

Rydym yn gwerthfawrogi'r amynedd a'r ddealltwriaeth barhaus tra bod y gwaith hanfodol hwn yn cael ei gwblhau.

Eisiau rhagor o wybodaeth?
📧 Cysylltwch â’r tîm drwy e-bostio [email protected]
💬 Ymunwch â'n sesiwn galw heibio i breswylwyr sydd yn cael ei gynnal ar ddydd Mercher olaf pob mis, o 6pm i 7pm, yn adeilad Noddfa ar safle presennol Felindre
🌐 Dysgwch fwy am y prosiect yma: https://linktr.ee/newvelindrecancercentre

27/05/2026

Our Wall of Thanks is shared with our staff every month, bringing together your heartfelt messages. 💚

Each comment means so much to the people who care for patients and families every day. We’re always grateful to hear your thoughts, and we want to hear even more from you.

Whether your experience has been positive or there are things you feel could be improved, your feedback helps us learn, grow and shape the services we provide.

Sharing your experience helps us to make meaningful changes and ensure the best possible care for everyone who comes to us.

For more information on how to share your feedback, please see the link in the comments. ⬇️

Thank you for taking the time to support our teams and help us improve.

24/05/2026

⏳ Outpatients survey – One week to go!

Have you attended an outpatient appointment at Velindre Cancer Centre? If so, we’d really value your help.

Please take five minutes to complete our patient survey. Your feedback will help improve services in the new Velindre Cancer Centre. By sharing your experiences, you can help shape our future services.

This marks another important step forward in delivering our new centre, which has been designed with patients and staff in mind from day one.

Survey deadline: 31 May

Link to the survey in the comments below. ⬇️🔗