Beacon Centre

The Beacon Centre here at Musgrove Park Hospital holds outpatient clinics for Haematology and Oncology patients. There is also the Beacon Day Unit for chemotherapy treatments, the Radiotherapy Unit and inpatient facilities on the Beacon and Haematology wards.

All categories of solid cancer or malignant tumours (with the exception of paediatrics and the rarer cancers such as testicular, sarcoma and primary brain) are seen by the department.

We are incredibly proud of the incredible work that staff at the Beacon Centre, and we understand that some supporters want to say thank you. The best way to do that is by donating to The Beacon Centre Fund.

The Beacon Centre Fund supports the Centre in developing the space, educating staff and improving patient experience and wellbeing.

It is easier than ever to support the Beacon Centre via Love Musgrove and The Beacon Centre Fund. You can donate by:

Using the Donate button at the top of this page
Send a cheque, made payable to ‘Love Musgrove’ to Fundraising Office, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, TA1 5DA, and either write The Beacon Centre on the back of the cheque or include in an accompanying letter where you would like to direct the donation.
Call 01823 344437 and make a card payment over the phone, again stating that you would like the money to go towards The Beacon Centre.
Hosting an event, like a Pub Quiz or Coffee Morning, or taking on a challenge, like a Skydive, Run or Cycle. For more information head to our fundraising page here.

Some of the things the Beacon Centre Fund has paid for in the last few years:

£3,900 for a Radiotherapy App Prototype
£4,800 for design and print of Cancer Manual
£12,000 for Reflexology treatment for Oncology patients
£17,000 on Scalp Cooling Equipment
£56,000 for the Beacon Centre Self Check in Kiosks
£200,000 on Staff Education since 2014

How can you support us?

The Beacon Centre is in need of two Paxman Dual Scalp Cooling machines for patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment.

These machines use cutting-edge science and technology to help prevent chemotherapy-induced alopecia, the hair loss that occurs during treatment, and can prevent or reduce painful side-effects; this creates efficiency and comfort, but also maintains dignity for our patients throughout such challenging times in their lives.

The total cost for the two devices is £22,000, and we are looking for a generous donor to help make this happen. If you think you can help, please get in touch at LoveMusgrove@SomersetFT.nhs.uk or call us 01823 344437