The £12.5 million project, overseen by joinery contractors Houston Cox on behalf of North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, involved the refurbishment and conversion of office space into two 36-bed wards, a brand-new reception area, nursing station and other staffing facilities.
As a company known for the production of sterile, durable and high-quality fitted furniture that’s ideal for any healthcare setting, David Bailey Furniture was specifically specified for this project. Indeed, its unrivalled expertise would prove to be vital in helping the client meet stringent hygiene and functionality requirements.
With that in mind, David Bailey Furniture supplied and installed worktops, standard units, glass consoles and storage components that met the specific requirements of the Health Technical Memorandum 63 (HTM63). While enhancing infection control, the bespoke designed fitted furniture perfectly aligned with the aesthetics of the rest of the extensive refurbishment.
A comprehensive solution
Having been chosen for its reputation as a leading provider of high-quality healthcare fitted furniture that’s tailored to suit the unique demands of clinical environments, David Bailey Furniture delivered an extensive suite of solutions.
Custom-built worktops were designed and manufactured for long-lasting performance and quick and easy maintenance, while bespoke storage solutions were supplied for wards, care areas, nursing stations and staff facilities to expedite knowledge sharing and access to important documentation and medication.
To aid the day-to-day needs of a busy city centre hospital, staff bases were created and tailored reception desks with glass consoles were designed and supplied to provide patients and visitors with a more welcoming and comfortable experience.
Offering the flexibility to divide patient rooms with minimal hassle while providing patients with the privacy they need, Yewdale Modvatrack curtain racks and curtains were provided. A range of additional furniture fixtures and equipment (FF&E) package items, such as grab rails, nylon coat hooks, screens, polycarbonate mirrors and modular shelving, was also supplied where required.
An enhanced patient, visitor and staff experience
With David Bailey Furniture’s products all designed to be as practical as they are hygienic, the worktops and fitted furniture installed at Peterborough City Hospital was critical in enhancing the overall hospital experience for patients, visitors and staff.
Consequently, the hospital will now be able to ensure more effective infection control through the utilisation of non-porous, easy to clean surfaces while knowing the sturdy and durable worktops and fitted furniture will be able to withstand daily use in such high traffic environments.
Patients, visitors and staff will be provided with a calming and comfortable environment, while efficient and tailored storage solutions designed around the optimisation of clinical workflows will maximise space efficiency.
Sustainability and energy efficiency
With a sharpened focus on sustainability and reducing its environmental impact, David Bailey Furniture implemented a myriad of environmentally-friendly initiatives and processes to align with NHS decarbonisation targets.
This ranged from utilising a zero-landfill waste policy – diverting waste from installation into energy generation – and using energy-efficient manufacturing processes to lower the company’s carbon footprint to taking advantage of sustainable materials to ensure longevity and reduce waste.
The project progressed without substantial challenges, thanks to the combined efforts of the talented team at David Bailey Furniture and the facility’s managers.