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New hoardings unveiled at future Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital site

19 Oct 2026 3 min read

Newly designed hoardings have been installed around the site of the future Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital (CCRH), marking a visible step forward for the specialist cancer research hospital planned for the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

The hoardings feature staff and patients who are helping to bring the new hospital to life, including members of the CCRH Patient Advisory Group, whose experiences and insights are shaping the design of the building and the care it will provide.

Patients and staff involved in the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital programme are pictured standing in front of the the newly designed site hoardings. The hoardings are bright and an artist impression of the future hospital can be seen on them
Members of the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital project team, staff and patients, marked the unveiling of the newly designed hoardings at the site of the future hospital on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

The unveiling was marked by a moment on site where staff, members of the project team and patients came together to celebrate the milestone, with many pictured alongside their own images on the hoardings.

CCRH will bring together NHS clinical expertise from Addenbrooke’s Hospital and world-leading research under one roof to diagnose cancer earlier, personalise treatment and improve outcomes for patients across the East of England, the UK and beyond.

Members of the CCRH Patient Advisory Group Fiona Carey and David Bateson, and Doreen Silman, partner to the late Patient Advisory Group member Paul Middleton, pictured in front of the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital hoardings.
CCRH Patient Advisory Group members Fiona Carey and David Bateson, and Doreen Silman, representing the late Paul Middleton, who was a valued member of the Patient Advisory Group.

The new hospital is being designed in partnership with patients and staff and will combine modern NHS clinical space with three University of Cambridge research institutes, creating an environment where clinicians, researchers and industry partners can work side by side to accelerate discoveries and translate them into more precise, personalised care for patients.

Fiona Care, Co-Chair of the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital Patient Advisory Group, looks at her image on the new CCRH site hoardings
Fiona Carey, Co-Chair of the CCRH Patient Advisory Group
David Bateson, Members of the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital Patient Advisory Group stands in front of his image on the new CCRH site hoardings
David Bateson, member of the CCRH Patient Advisory Group

The hoardings have been installed as pre-construction work continues on the site, ahead of main construction starting in 2027. The programme is also preparing to submit its Full Business Case later this year, the final stage of the business case process.

The installation of these hoardings is a very visible milestone for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital. They show the people behind the project — our patients, staff and partners — and reflect the collaboration that is shaping every part of this new hospital. CCRH is being designed to bring research closer to patients, helping us detect cancer earlier, personalise treatment and improve outcomes for patients across our region and far beyond.

Dr Hugo Ford, Clinical Lead for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital
Dr Hugo Ford and Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald are pictured standing in front of the new CCRH site hoardings
Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald, Research Lead, and Dr Hugo Ford, Clinical Lead, Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital

The hoardings follow the release of a new film, narrated by Davina McCall, which shares the vision for CCRH and the difference it will make for patients, staff and researchers.

Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital: Power of Proximity

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFZVpGlhB9E

Work is continuing with staff from Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Cambridge, as well as patients and their families, to develop clinical pathways and improve outcomes for patients in the short and long term.

Philanthropy will play a powerful role in our efforts to improve the lives of people with cancer for generations to come, in Cambridge, and far beyond. The fundraising campaign for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital is a joint venture between Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) and the University of Cambridge. Find out how you can support and donate to the campaign and change the story of cancer.