grants throughout the year

£156,733 grant

For the BARITONE study which will use the new MRI scanner to assess people with oropharyngeal cancer in greater detail during Radiotherapy treatment. This will enable the study team to modify the treatment if the tumour is not responding, allowing for a more hopeful – and potentially life-changing - outcome.

£255,529 grant

To develop a two-year pilot project which will deliver an Ambulatory Chemotherapy service for haematology patients at The Beatson. Eligible haematology patients will receive their Infusional Chemotherapy as outpatients in the comfort of their own home by wearing a computerised ambulatory delivery device known as a CADD pump.

MRI Scanner grants

The charity awarded complementary grants to maximise the impact of The Beatson’s new MRI scanner and enhance the patient experience. This included a £15,000 grant to purchase an additional MRI compatible mobile folding privacy screen, patient trolley, folding wheelchair, instrument trolley and utility trolley.

£95,625 grant

To purchase the latest Radiotherapy head and neck immobilisation kits. This equipment will help to increase the accuracy of Radiotherapy, reduce the risk of late side effects and enable clinicians to provide effective personalised treatments.

Education grants

The charity continued to support staff development by awarding a variety of grants to Beatson staff members. This included a £900 education grant to The Beatson’s Lead MRI Radiographer and MRI Radiographer for attending a study day focusing on Magnetic Resonance in Radiotherapy.

Funding to enhance patient experience and supporting nursing staff

This included a £30,000 grant awarded to The Beatson’s wards and satellite sites to purchase small pieces of equipment, improve clinical environments, and deliver short-term ward projects.

£800 grant

To allow The Beatson to produce a short Pre-habiliation Radiotherapy film. The film will provide a tour of the Radiotherapy Department and show incoming breast cancer patients what to expect during their Radiotherapy treatment to reduce patient anxiety.