New colorectal care facility opens at hospital

A new colorectal care facility has opened at a Warwickshire hospital funded by a bowel cancer survivor's charity cycle challenge.

The Harrington Suite at Warwick Hospital was made possible due to the "tremendous fundraising efforts" of its namesake, Mark Harrington, the NHS trust's charity said.

Mr Harrington, a bowel cancer patient who had life-saving surgery at the site in 2023, raised £9,320 for the charity by cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats last year.

"The Harrington Suite is a much-needed facility for both patients and medical staff," he said.

"Patient diagnosis and care can now be attended to in a private, relaxed environment," Mr Harrington added.

A local Affected by Bowel Cancer (ABC) Club is based at the hospital and supports all patients living with the disease within the local area.

"The official opening of the Harrington Suite is the culmination of a lot of effort by all concerned, but especially Mark who undertook this arduous cycle event," added Brian Wakefield, chairman.

"We, the ABC Club, are proud to have been able to contribute and see the very valuable new Harrington Suite fully operational."

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