Hospital bosses have said a £600,000 refurbishment will make a “huge difference to patients”.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) said the project at its Mermaid Centre, which provides breast care services, would include a redesign of the waiting area, changes to its courtyard garden and create easier access.
The renovation is aimed at “creating a more welcoming, calming environment for everyone who visits the centre”, RCHT said.
The trust said work, which is being funded by the Duchy Health Charity and Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity, was expected to start soon and be completed by the spring.
RCHT said designs for the refurbishment had been shaped by feedback from patients and staff.
“This project will make a huge difference to our patients,” said Dr Miklos Barta, consultant radiologist at The Mermaid Centre.
“Our aim is to match the exceptional care we provide with an environment that feels calm, comfortable, and supportive.
“The redesigned waiting area and garden will help reduce anxiety and create a space that truly promotes wellbeing for patients and staff alike.”
