We take a look at the refurbishment work at the famous Great Ormond Street Hospital in London, which saw new bespoke furniture installed, with patient safety at the heart of the project.
Medspace Solutions was delighted to be awarded the package to redesign and refurbish the Psychological and Mental Health Services (PAMHS) Department on Level 6 of Great Ormond Street Hospital. Great Ormond Street Hospital is a children’s hospital in London which is run by Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. The project was installed on behalf of Logan Construction and contained a large amount of bespoke furniture, HTM63 and HTM71 cabinetry and reception desks. The Medspace team carried out the design work in March and April of 2023, collaborating closely with Day Architectural and artist Giles Round to ensure the successful integration of design and artwork elements. The aim was to create functional, aesthetically pleasing, and therapeutic spaces for mental health services.
PATIENT SAFETY
Patient safety was a primary consideration on this project, with many fixtures incorporating anti-ligature handles and fittings. The installation needed a balance of strength and safety whilst retaining a welcoming and calming environment. A lot of thought had been put into creating the department, in particular the integrated art was developed with and for the children and young people to create a space that feels more domestic and comfortable. To achieve the artistic vision for this unique project Medspace worked closely with trusted supplier Formica® using their flagship Younique® product. Younique® has allowed Medspace to incorporate patterns directly onto the laminate panels used in the construction of the furniture. This creates a long-lasting hard-wearing surface, resistant to vandalism and colour fade. Another interesting design feature is the backlit cloud panel. Giles Round’s cloud design is featured throughout the department and Medspace incorporated this by fabricating it using translucent Corian® solid surface material. This was then backlit using LEDs creating a soft and relaxing feature in each of the eight bedroom areas.
Installation took place between August and October 2023, and our Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Package included supplying a functional and stylish reception desk and furnishing and designing the laundry room, kitchen, activity room, bedroom, lounge, study, washroom, dirty utility, teen zone and a quiet space.
CLEANLINESS
During the installation, two things were paramount – maintaining cleanliness in a hospital environment and ensuring no patients or their families were disturbed by the work. Our team worked closely with the hospital to ensure there were no issues during the installation period, and we kept disruption to an absolute minimum for everyone, including the staff. The finished design is a massive improvement for the department, and it is now a much more modern department that is fit for purpose and more pleasant for treating the patients who come in.
ABOUT THE FACILITY:
PSYCHOLOGICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT
The Psychological and Mental Health Services Department at Great Ormond Street Hospital works with children in the hospital and with their families. It houses both outpatient and inpatients services which treat children from the ages of 7-14 for a range of mental health disorders.
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL
Great Ormond Street Hospital is an invaluable resource for children and families and is one of the world’s leading paediatric care and research centres. Demonstrating a steadfast commitment to continuous improvement and providing the highest quality care and support for seriously ill children and their families, the hospital is embarking on a comprehensive four-phase redevelopment program. This ambitious initiative aims to upgrade and rebuild two-thirds of the hospital site over a 20-year timeframe, fostering a state-of-the-art environment that prioritises patient well-being and clinical excellence.
