The medial upgrade of radiotherapy services at Colchester Hospital is underway. The focus is on getting the facility ready for the Halcyon Varian system. This cutting-edge radiotherapy technology will enhance treatment efficiency, clinical accuracy, and patient experience.

Here at Rocare, we are an approved contractor for NHS Trusts. We were chosen for this vital project thanks to our expertise in complex healthcare infrastructure. Our experience in radiotherapy upgrades, ward refurbishments, and other medical installations made us the ideal partner. We also contributed to the installation of the Varian Halcyon system at Ipswich Hospital and Queens Hospital, Romford. These projects showcased our capacity to meet the unique challenges of high-tech upgrades.

For more information, please refer to the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust press release. Here, you can learn how the Halcyon Varian system is changing cancer care in the region.

How the Halcyon Varian System Revolutionises Cancer Care

The Halcyon Varian system at Colchester Hospital is a key part of the hospital’s effort to offer efficient, high-quality cancer care. In our ongoing collaboration with NHS Trusts, our services ensured a smooth fit with Colchester Hospital’s systems. This is vital as the Halcyon system brings several key benefits, including:

• Treatment times reduced from 15 minutes to 8-10 minutes.
• Precise tumour targeting with image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT).
• Patient-centric design that offers a quieter, less claustrophobic experience.
• Enhanced operational efficiency with automated features.
• It supports future upgrades, such as Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART).

This technology streamlines the treatment process. It has enabled Colchester Hospital to stay at the forefront of oncology care and set new benchmarks for cancer treatment.