When designing or fitting out clinical spaces – small design choices can make a big difference in hygiene, workflows, and staff well-being. 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.
The drawers have been specifically developed to help reduce items left on worktops for Drug preparation areas without sacrificing visibility for the products being stored.
What are Swing–Glide™ Drawers?
Swing-Glide™ drawers are compact, hinged storage units that fit neatly beneath Systemèd wall cupboards. They’ve been specifically developed to help keep drug preparation worktops clear without sacrificing visibility of stored items.
Clinical surfaces need to remain spotless and clutter-free to minimise contamination and maintain the highest standards of infection control. Swing-Glide™ drawers offer a discreet storage solution for small, frequently used items such as syringes, cannulas, and needles. By removing these essentials from the worktop, the drawers make daily cleaning quicker, easier, and far more effective—supporting both hygiene and efficiency.
Visual Access Meets Functionality
Unlike conventional drawers, the Swing-Glide™ system drops down from the wall cabinet, giving clinicians instant visibility of stored items without obstructing the worktop or interrupting their workflow. This quick access allows staff to locate supplies more efficiently, supporting faster, more accurate processes while reducing the risk of cross-contamination.
Once items are no longer needed, the drawer closes neatly away—offering greater protection than leaving products in open tote bins or on exposed shelving. The result is a cleaner, safer, and more organised clinical environment.
Example Case Study to show how Swing-Glide™ drawers deliver value.