Velindre University NHS Trust
Type of organisation: NHS, Contract Research & Testing
Established in 1994, Velindre NHS Trust (the Trust) provides a range of specialist services at local, regional and all Wales levels. Delivering quality, care and excellence to our patients and donors is at the heart of our organisation.
Velindre NHS Trust is comprised of two divisions:
The Welsh Blood Service
The Welsh Blood Service plays a fundamental role in the delivery of healthcare in Wales. It works to ensure that the donor’s gift of blood is transformed into safe and effective blood components including stems cells which allow NHS Wales and transplant centres internationally to improve the quality of life and save the lives of many thousands of people in Wales every year.
Velindre Cancer Centre
Established in 1956, Velindre Cancer Centre in Whitchurch, Cardiff, provides specialist cancer services to people living in South East Wales and is one of the 10 largest cancer centres in the UK. The Cancer Centre is a specialist treatment, teaching and research and development centre for non-surgical oncology, treating patients with chemotherapy, radiotherapy and related treatments, and caring for patients with specialist palliative care needs.
Velindre University NHS Trust news articles
6 March 2023
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8 December 2021