Regional Cancer Centre for Children
Services involved
Project Overview
The new state-of-the-art PACT and Westfield Health Oncology and Haematology Centre at Sheffield Children’s Hospital provides a modern, purpose-built environment for children receiving cancer treatment. Designed with input from parents, patients, clinicians and social workers, the centre offers both exceptional medical care and a supportive emotional environment.
The facility has three times the clinical space and five times the treatment space of the previous unit, allowing all services to be fully integrated in one location. Key benefits include dedicated inpatient and outpatient areas, a separate space for teenagers, improved flow and privacy, and accommodation for day-care patients and PACT staff.
Being fully self-contained, the unit significantly reduces infection risk for immuno-suppressed patients, enhancing safety and overall patient experience.
Mechanical & Electrical Services
We worked closely with the Trust and PACT stakeholders to deliver the full scope of M&E duties—from the initial Outline Business Case through to detailed design (RIBA Stage 4a). During construction, we supported the client as technical advisors, including expert witnessing and quality assurance checks.
The project presented challenges typical of a live hospital environment, such as complex service isolations and coordination constraints. Throughout the design process, we prioritised achieving the highest possible HTM compliance and addressing maintenance backlog issues wherever feasible.
Social Value Commitment
At the start of the project, we made a commitment to donate half of our M&E design fee to the PACT Fund. As a local business, we felt strongly about supporting this vital facility, which provides life-changing care for children and families across the region.
