Experts in Healthcare Planning and Clinical Design

At Hospital-Designs, we specialise in healthcare planning, clinical space design, and medical equipment planning—three of the most essential and challenging components of hospital design. These elements must be considered carefully to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, hygiene, and long-term efficiency.

Understanding Clinical Space Planning

Effective clinical design takes into account how healthcare professionals interact with patients, equipment, and their environment. Key principles such as infection control, cleanability, and maintenance access are central to our methodology.

For example, placing hand-washing basins near entrances encourages hygiene best practices. In addition, more complex aspects—such as compliance with UK healthcare design standards—must be factored in early during the planning stage.

Key Considerations in Hospital Design

When designing clinical spaces, we evaluate a range of essential factors, including:

• Departmental adjacencies

• Patient, visitor, and staff flow

• Infection prevention and hygiene

• Equipment access and ergonomics

• Safety and sustainability

• Flexibility for future use

• A balanced approach to form and function

Every detail matters. For instance, standardised mounting heights for equipment must accommodate staff ergonomics, while diagnostic units should adjust easily for patients of different sizes and needs.

Where We Come In

We bring years of experience working alongside:

• Architects and MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) consultants

• Structural engineers and construction teams

• Medical professionals and compliance officers

• NHS Trusts and private healthcare providers

• Medical equipment manufacturers and installers

Our goal is to save you time, money, and complexity. Whether it’s by answering your questions, reviewing your designs, or offering a second opinion at critical decision points—we’re here to help.

Our Services

We offer flexible consultancy support to a wide range of clients. This includes investors, private developers, construction firms, architectural practices, and members of the public. For smaller or community-based projects, we may offer our services free of charge, subject to availability.

How We Can Help

We support clients by providing:

• Guidance in developing hospital and clinical project briefs

• Independent review and advice throughout the design process

• Recommendations for improving existing plans

• Advice on medical equipment procurement and pre-installation services

• Support with specialist planning tools and documentation for design and construction teams

• Programme development and coordination services

• Introductions to expert advisors, such as Radiation and Laser Protection Advisors

• Assistance with locating equipment that meets your specific spatial, clinical, and service requirements

Why Work With Us?

At Hospital-Designs, we are driven by precision, practicality, and a patient-first design philosophy. Whether you’re opening a new medical centre or updating a hospital department, we provide reliable, informed consultancy that improves both clinical efficiency and care quality.

💡 Learn more about the principles of hospital infection prevention and control from the NHS