Tameside Hospital Macmillan Cancer Unit

Patient comfort, privacy and dignity were Macmillan’s key goals in the design of the Unit which provides chemotherapy and cancer information and support to patients, relatives and carers. IBI was commissioned to design the specialised unit following the successful delivery of similar facilities for the national charity.

Bringing together treatment and cancer support services which were previously dispersed, the new Unit’s centralisation means patients and their families no longer have to travel to different hospitals to receive vital cancer care treatment. The interior design of the Unit is enlivened by the work of artist Chris Tipping, inspired by the environment and countryside of Tameside experienced during a 12 mile walk led by former cancer patient, Stewart Ramsden.

Working in close collaboration with Macmillan Cancer Support and the NHS Trust, IBI was able to transform a redundant and institutional day treatment centre into a serene and supportive space. The collaborative efforts of Macmillan and the design team focused on making the Unit a profoundly special place which is highly cherished by the local community.