There is always a need for more equipment. If you would like to contribute in part or in full to any of the items below please contact the administrator for assistance.
Resus Trolley and Defibrilator
Needed to provide the quickest emergency life saving support for acutely unwell patients in radiotherapy.
£2,100 in total
Digital cameras
To comply with NHS policy regarding patient identification of patients, a photo of each patient is required. As patients no longer routinely attend the simulator where the photo is taken, cameras are needed in the radiotherapy department to ensure the correct procedure is followed prior to treatment.
£73 each - 2 purchased, 1 more required
Breast board trolley
Each Linear Accelerator (the machine that delivers radiotherapy) treats 40-50 patients daily, on different parts of the body. The board used for breast cancer patients is extremely heavy, slow and difficult to manouveur. These trolleys would enable quick and safe set up in between patients, alleviating unnecessary delay and additionally protecting staff from possible injury.
£300 each - 1 kindly purchased by Mr and Mrs R Shanks, 4 more needed
Semi-anatomic IMRT Phantom
Phantoms for commissioning and routine QA of CT imaging and treatment planning, and dose verification. Enables a wide range of investigations and checks.
£8000 + VAT each, price depending on configuration
Small volume ion chamber
To enable more accurate measurement in small fields such as used in IMRT
£1500 + VAT
Scientific computation software
To enable more efficient calculation and project work, particularly by students temporarily in department.
£1000 + VAT
SLA battery tester
Tests batteries typically used in UPS etc that may have a future life left but we have no way of testing them. By re-using these batteries we would save money, time and the environment.
approx £300
Infrared thermometer
Useful for spotting high temperatures on equipment that are inaccessible or dangerous to measure with conventional contact thermometers.
£100
Aromatherapy Diffusers and Oils
Patients using the mould room spend time having immobilising casts and masks made prior to radiotherapy treatment. Aromtherapy is known to aid relaxation and relieve stress, as well as providing a pleasant environment for patients.
Diffuser £45, Oils £9 each
Alloy Melter
Needed to melt the alloy used in masks and immobilising casts. Having this will speed up the time taken in creating these for patients.
Approx £2,120
Desktop CD player
We offer music to patients receiving radiotherapy, but are currently unable to do so to patients having their moulds/casts made. Buying this would mean they would be able to listen to music whilst in the mould room, relieving tension and stress and aiding relaxation.
Approx £200
Dinamap
For clinics - an electronic blood pressure machine for unwell patients
£2500
Tracheostomy tray
The oncology outpatient clinic treats a lot of head and neck radiotherapy patients who have or may need specialist support with airway management. The tray includes dilators, valves and tubes to assist with this.
Approx £180
Multi-purpose storage trolleys (two required)
These are needed for our outpatients clinics to keep all the equipment needed by our nurses to hand. They will keep the clinics clutter free but funding from elsewhere is unavailable.
£424 + VAT
Laptop computer. (four required)
Lap tops are used in clinics at the Cancer Centre and outside clinics to record consultations for patient on CD so that they may have a permanent record of their meeting with their Doctor. The laptops are also used to show patients helpful illustrations and diagrams related to their consultation with the doctor to aid understanding. The scheme has been successfully piloted in the Head and Neck and Breast clinics and we would now like to expand the scheme. To supply ONE clinic with the relevant equipment and software for ONE year would cost approximately £500 soft ware and £535+VAT for each lap top.
Potable Suction Unit
Needed for outpatient clinics, since we have an increasing number of traceostomy patients, who need this essential equipment on standby in emergencies.
£700
Recordable CD Players
These allow oncology patients to record their consultations with consultants allowing them to play these back. Many find it extremely helpful to be able to recall information they may not have been able to absorb at the time of their appointment, and this facility has proved popular elsewhere.
£500 each 4 x needed
Kitchen equipment for support group
A cookery support group is being set up by the oncology consultant dietician and Macmillan nurses, for people recovering from cancer. Patients will learn howto cook recipes that are beneficial for their condition, determined by the type of their cancer and treatment they have received. The group will run from a community kitchen and equipment is needed to get it started.
Approx £250-300
Ultrasound machine
This is needed to place intravenous lines in chemotherapy patients, preventing the need for repeated use of needles during treatment.
Approx £10,500
Examination Couches - Haematology/Oncology Ward
New adjustable exam couches. The heights of these can be changed to help frail or elderly patients get on whilst retaining their dignity, and minimising discomfort.
Cost approx £650 - 2 needed
Table Top Fridge - Haematology/Oncology Ward
To store essential drugs for administration and accessibility for the ward staff.
Cost approx £250-300
Recliner Chair (motorised) - Haematology/Oncology Ward
(2purchased, 2 still required)
To assist with the remobilisation/comfort of patients following therapy. In addition family members comfort who wish to stay close by with their loved ones.
Cost approx £800 each
DVD's - Howard One Ward
For patients to use on the portable player whilst having their treatment.
Cost various
Small Freezer - Howard One Ward
This will be used to store cold packs and ice lollies, which many patients finding comforting and palatable.
Price tbc dependent on size
