New treatment centres for cancer and for kidney dialysis have officially opened in Sidcup as part of a £30m redevelopment project at the hospital site.

James Brokenshire, MP for Old Bexley and Sidcup, opened the centres which are run by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust at Queen Mary's Hospital.

Guy’s Cancer at QMH means that radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment is available outside central London for people who struggle to travel in from the south east.

The new Kidney Treatment Centre is run in partnership with kidney dialysis specialists Diaverum. It replaced a temporary unit on the QMH site.

James Brokenshire campaigned for the centres to be opened.

He said: "Both the cancer and kidney treatment centres at Queen Mary's Hospital will make a huge difference to patients by delivering world leading treatments close to home.

“Having these incredible facilities on our doorstep, backed up by the expertise of Guy's and St Thomas' and the support of Macmillan Cancer Support and Dimbleby Cancer Care, is utterly transformative. Rather than being forced to travel up to London, people will now be able to get the specialist treatment they need here in Sidcup.

"I've lobbied and campaigned over several years to see these centres come about and followed the projects from the first spade being put in the ground. It's therefore quite a special moment and a privilege to be part of the official opening and to now see them delivering the high quality NHS care we all had hoped for."

Guy’s Cancer at QMH includes two new linear accelerator machines for radiotherapy treatment, 14 chemotherapy treatment chairs, and a new Dimbleby Macmillan Support Centre for cancer patients and their families.

Jonathan Dimbleby, chairman of Dimbleby Cancer Care, said: “I am delighted that we are able to extend our support for cancer patients through this partnership with Macmillan at the Dimbleby Macmillan Support Centre. The new centre marks an important step forward in our efforts to meet a growing need to provide support and care not only to patients but also their families and carers."

The opening of the KTC has increased the number of kidney dialysis stations from 12 to 20 and there are also consultation rooms for outpatient appointments.

Rachel Hucknall, operations director at Diaverum, said: "We are delighted to be operating from the new 'state of the art' Kidney Treatment Centre. Not only will more dialysis patients be able to dialyse closer to their home, they will also be able to access other services in the new outpatient facility."

Guy’s Cancer and the Kidney Treatment Centre at QMH are part of a £30 million redevelopment of the Sidcup hospital site by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust which owns and manages it.

Andy Trotter, chairman of Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, opened the event by welcoming guests and said: "It's fantastic to see so many people here today to commemorate the opening of this amazing facility at Queen Mary's Hospital.

"The Cancer Centre brings world-class treatment in state-of-the-art surroundings to local people. I would like to personally thank all of the individuals and partner organisations who have worked tirelessly to make this happen."

Guy’s Cancer at QMH opened its doors to patients in May, following the opening of the Kidney Treatment Centre in April.