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.
Breast Gowns
At present, patients completely undress, leaving them feeling exposed. Breast gowns aid patient comfort, helping provide dignity and modesty. They would be provided to the patient for the length of their treatment and returned to the centre at the end.
14 purchased by the staff at Asda at Brighton Marina with grateful thanks.
12 still needed in a variety of sizes - £9.80 each
CD players
Music has been found to be widely beneficial to patients undergoing radiotherapy, helping relaxation and relieving stress. It is hoped to buy a CD player for each of the 5 Linear Accelerators at the Sussex Cancer Centre.
3 purchased but 2 still required - £40 each
CDs
For use on players while patients receive radiotherapy. Our current selection is very small!
£5 upwards
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 required
Mobile/portable hearing loops
A portable inducton desk loop system suitable for one-to-one communication with someone with an hearing aid. No wires or setting up, other than lifting the unit onto a table.
approx £150-300 each x 2 required (these have now been promised)
Portable crystal head set amplifier
The Sound Wizard II is a powerful personal listening device which amplifies sound through its internal microphones. Dual headphones for two people to listen to the same amplified sound if you have two sets of headphones.
approx £60 each
Kneefix cushions
These are needed to support our radiotherapy patients receiving treatment. They give better comfort to the patient and help imobilise for precision treatment.
approx £375 each, 8 required
Environmental dose rate monitor
For checking radiation dose rates outside buildings in which radiotherapy takes place. Smartlon
£2000 + VAT- this has now been promised and funds are being raised in memory of Stuart Cattaneo and Judith Shannon
Precision digital barometer
To replace ageing manual barometer for pressure measurements needed in dosimetry. Quicker and easier to use and readily movable to different locations.
£1000 + VAT
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
Alloy Melter
This machine is used to to melt lead alloy(metal), to produce a shielding insert for the use in electron treatment (Radiotherapy). With the increasing need to produce these shields, an additional pot for the department is required to increase productivity to keep up with the increasing demand.
Approx cost £680
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
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.
Electric examination couches (these have now been purchased)
At present the clinic rooms examination couches are very old and difficult for patients to use. They are not height adjustable and have to use steps so patients can get on/off them. For frail patients this can be very difficult and on occasions some patients can not use the couches.
The electric couches are able to height adjust and are slighter wider making them more comfortable for the patient and more user friendly. We are able to use the electric couch for very frail patients.
£650 each.
Height/weight measurement scales
To accurately weigh and measure patients prior to chemotherapy treatment, to ensure correct calculation of drugs required for the individual
Cost approx £795 (these have now been promised)
Heat Pads
Heat pads over the arm can ease discomfort when chemotherapy is infused. A small cost item that can make a real difference to patient comfort.
Cost approx £20 each. 3 needed.
Dinamp Pro 300 monitors - Haematology/Oncology Ward
Dinamaps are a vital resource for patient care of an acute environment. These monitors ensure sage and accutate measurements of vital signs when Haemato-oncology patients are at their most vulnerable.
Cost approx £2000 each - 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
(1 purchased, 3 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
Television and DVD player - Howard one iodine isolation ward
For patients in the isolation ward
Cost approx various
