A new “chill-out” room for young people with cancer has opened at St George’s Hospital.

Funded by donations to St George’s Hospital Charity, the community group Furzedown FACE were invited to preview the room before it opens to patients next week.

The Teenage and Young Adult (TYA) Room in the Ruth Myles provides a space young people with cancer can meet, use their laptops to study or play games, watch TV and chill out.

The idea of raising money for the chill out room came from a member of Furzedown FACE whose daughter was treated for cancer at St George's 10 years ago.

At the time she was treated on an adult ward and although the medical care was excellent, the experience of being treated for cancer in this environment was a “lonely one” which can have a huge impact of the patient’s wellbeing “long after recovery”.

A spokesperson for the group said: “We’re delighted that the chill-out room for young people with cancer has opened at St George’s.

“This has only been possible thanks to the support of Furzedown neighbours, schools, charities, businesses, friends, and local MPs Sadiq Khan and Rosena Allin-Khan.

“We have held many events, including our popular FACE Quiz Nights, Garden Gigs, Arthur Smith’s Comedy night, Valuation Days and The FACE Ball and we look forward to finding out how we can continue to support this new and much needed room in future.”

St George’s consultant Mr Nicholas Hyde said: “Having their own dedicated chill-out area can only have a positive effect on teenagers and young people’s recovery during their treatment stays and visits to St George’s Hospital.”

Noel Cramer, lead fundraiser for St George’s Hospital Charity, said: “A huge thank you to all those who have made this possible; especially Furzedown FACE who have worked tirelessly over the past five years, raising more than £20,000.

“This room will make a real difference for young people with cancer and illustrates the power of local communities to make an impact at their local hospital.”