A hospital has been recognised for its high quality cancer care environment.

Spire Bushey Hospital has been awarded the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark (MQEM) for the quality of care at Elstree Cancer Centre.

The centre has treated more than 1,000 patients since opening in 2010 ensuring a constant high level of service and integrated care at the stand alone centre on Centennial Park, Elstree.

The award was given following a rigorous inspection to assess the centre, ensuring it meets the high standards required by patients receiving cancer treatment.

Lisa Trybus, hospital director at Spire Bushey, unveiled the Macmillan plaque this month.

She said: “It is a huge honour to receive the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark.

“It’s an acknowledgement that our staff here are succeeding in our ultimate goal – to ensure that patients receive the highest possible level of care.

“I would like to thank the team for their constant hard work and a special thanks to Jackie Creedon-Wilkes for her commitment in preparing for the Macmillan inspection.”

During the inspection the centre demonstrated the choice and control given to patients, the welcoming and accessible atmosphere, the respect for privacy and dignity and support to patients’ comfort and wellbeing.

Oncology nurse Jackie Creedon-Wilkes was recognised for her efforts in preparing for the inspection with a special silver pin as part of their Inspiring People’s Award.

The hospital will hold the accreditation for three years and will receive ongoing advice and support from Macmillan Cancer Support, enabling the service to continually improve.