It’s hoped £1.5 million extra will be raised on top of the £80 million already pledged by the NHS for the site.

When open, hopefully in the autumn, the centre will include a cutting-edge cardiac MRI scanner as well as an education campus.

Consultant Cardiologist Dr Sunthar Kanaganayagam says it is desperately needed.

Supporters can make a donation and add their name and message to a virtual brick wall on the CW+ website.