HTM-Aligned Sink Base Units
Health Technical Memoranda (HTM) and Health Building Notes (HBN) place strong emphasis on infection prevention and control, particularly in relation to the segregation of clean clinical storage from potential sources of contamination.
Optimising Theatre Stores with the Right Shelving Systems
A well-designed Theatre Store plays a critical role in efficiency, cost control, and patient safety. When stock is correctly organised and rotated, hospitals can reduce waste, free up space, and avoid issues such as expired products – a recent audit even found items more than five years past their use-by date.
Looking Ahead in 2026
Now that 2025 is behind us, pressure on public expenditure has never been more visible. With healthcare accounting for one of the largest and fastest-growing portions of government spending, scrutiny over how every pound is used is intensifying. Across the system, we’re being asked to do more with less — and to do it better.
The Hidden Costs of ‘Everyday’ Storage in Clinical Settings
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Creating Efficient Working Environments
A well-organised clinical environment can transform the way healthcare teams work. When storage is tidy, clearly labelled, and built around the real needs of staff, everyday tasks become easier, faster, and far less stressful.
Specialist Locker Solutions for Healthcare Workflows
Creating clean, secure, and efficient clinical environments is essential to delivering high-quality patient care. In healthcare facilities—where staff, patients, and visitors move continuously through shared spaces—reliable personal storage plays an important role in maintaining hygiene, safety, and operational efficiency
Product Feature: Swing-Glide™ Drawers
Swing-glide™ drawers from Stirling Medical are in use throughout the UK in hundreds of Hospital drug preparation areas and are an example of how making small design changes can make a big difference to help with Infection prevention strategies.
Colour with Purpose
When we think of clinical spaces, our minds often jump to sterile whites, cool blues and generic greys. These colours have long been associated with cleanliness, calmness and professionalism.
However, from cabinetry to counters, colour can not only be decorative, but it’s becoming a tool for navigation, emotional wellness and operational efficiency.
Product Feature: Ventilated Cabinets
Hospitals rely on a wide range of advanced technologies to provide safe, reliable, and efficient patient care. From patient monitoring networks and imaging systems to data servers and communication hardware, all these critical devices generate heat when in use.
Product Feature: Sloping-Top Cabinet System
Sloping tops to cabinets are an essential design feature in healthcare environments as they contribute to infection control. Wall cabinet tops are an often overlooked area for managing hygiene and cleaning, but can be a big risk to harbouring bacteria. Standard wall cabinets should not be used in clinical setting unless they have a sloping top.