WH Bence has designed and built Frisbey, a new Generation 2 Mobile Cancer Care Unit for Hope for Tomorrow in West Suffolk.  The unit combines a purpose-built clinical environment with a first-of-its-kind hybrid power solution for a Hope for Tomorrow Mobile Cancer Care Unit.

At the heart of the design is an innovative hybrid power system combining battery storage, a smaller onboard generator, roof-mounted solar charging and a 32 A single-phase mains connection.  This reduces reliance on continuous generator operation, providing quieter periods of operation, lower fuel consumption and emissions, and greater flexibility when deploying at sites with or without an external power supply.

Designed around patient comfort and clinical practicality, the unit incorporates a spacious treatment area with dedicated medical equipment storage, medical fridge, nurse workstation and privacy curtains, alongside a separate staff area and toilet facilities.  Ducted air conditioning, positive fresh-air ventilation, dimmable lighting, a feature sky ceiling and illuminated wall graphics help create a comfortable and welcoming environment for patients receiving treatment.

The unit is fully self-contained, with onboard fresh and waste-water systems, hot water and accessible toilet facilities.  A powered step-lift provides disabled access, while hydraulic levelling provides stability when deployed.  CAT6A connectivity and a 5G router support the digital requirements of modern mobile healthcare delivery.

This latest Mobile Cancer Care Unit brings together WH Bence’s specialist vehicle expertise and Hope for Tomorrow’s established approach to delivering cancer care closer to patients, with hybrid technology providing a quieter, more efficient and more flexible way to operate.