Transforming healthcare spaces at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital

As a trusted supplier of healthcare furniture, David Bailey Furniture was chosen for its proven track record in delivering high-quality solutions that meet the specific demands of clinical environments.
The company delivered:

• Bespoke storage solutions designed for critical care areas, theatres and maternity units.
• Custom-built cabinetry and worktops, ensuring long-lasting performance and easy maintenance.
• Integrated bedhead storage units, seamlessly incorporating essential medical equipment while optimising space efficiency.
• Specialist fitted furniture for maternity and neonatal care, including units designed for infection control and ease of cleaning.
• Tailored reception desks with integrated consoles for welcoming and customer services areas, as well as staff bases to facilitate the day-to-day requirements of a busy hospital.
• Dedicated healthcare curtain tacks with curtains for patient privacy and to offer various rooms the flexibility to divide with minimal effort.
• Plus, miscellaneous Furniture Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) package items such as unbreakable mirrors, various sized hooks, heavy duty ceiling mounted birthing room hooks, cable management for all working stations, all the horizontal and vertical grab rails, accessible flip up shower seats, shower surrounds, custom-made handbag shelves, types of racking, modular shelving, fume cupboard, window blinds, standard and controlled drug cupboards, slatted benches with steel frames, and numerous screens.
• Completion of a full a comprehensive Group 2 fix only package. Items supplied by the NHS Bedfordshire Hospitals Foundation Trust such as numerous dispensers, for example hand sanitizer dispenser.

David Bailey Furniture’s ability to deliver aesthetically pleasing yet highly functional healthcare fitted furniture played a key role in ensuring that these clinical spaces provided both a practical working environment for healthcare professionals and a comfortable, calming atmosphere for patients.

One of the most technically demanding aspects of the project was the manufacture and fitting of 23 bespoke bedhead storage units within the Acute Services Block. These units were designed to:

• Conceal essential medical services, including M&E, gas and electrical systems.
• Allow for easy maintenance access, ensuring hospital staff could reach critical utilities without disruption.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards, using materials that withstand rigorous hospital cleaning protocols.

The coordination of these installations with multiple trades – including electrical and mechanical engineers – required precision planning and execution. By working closely with all stakeholders, our team ensured that these complex units were installed efficiently and effectively.
The project also required the procurement and installation of six ceiling-mounted birthing hooks – a specialised feature for the midwifery-led birthing unit. These high-strength ceiling hooks, sourced from Croyde Medical Stathak System in Germany, were bolted securely into the concrete slab above the suspended ceiling, using 16 heavy-duty bolts per unit.
Designed to provide complete stability and meeting the highest safety standards, these are key components in modern birthing environments, offering expectant mothers more flexible, comfortable birthing options. By ensuring the secure and precise installation of these specialist fittings, David Bailey Furniture contributed to creating a state-of-the-art maternity environment that prioritises patient safety and comfort.

At David Bailey Furniture, we are committed to sustainability and reducing environmental impact. For this project, we implemented several eco-friendly initiatives in line with NHS carbon reduction goals. These included:

• Use of sustainable materials, ensuring longevity and reduced waste.
• Zero-landfill waste policy, diverting waste from installation into energy generation.
• Energy-efficient manufacturing processes, helping to lower our overall carbon footprint.

By integrating sustainability into every stage of our work, we helped ensure that this new hospital development aligned with modern environmental standards.

Our fitted furniture solutions were designed for Luton and Dunstable University Hospital to be practical and hygienic and to enhance the overall hospital experience for staff and patients. The key benefits for the hospital now allow them to:

• Maximise space efficiency, with smart storage solutions that support clinical workflows.
• Improve infection control, with non-porous, easy-to-clean surfaces that meet hospital hygiene requirements.
• To have built in durability, with furniture that withstands daily use in high-traffic hospital areas.
• To have a calming environment, using carefully chosen finishes and designs to promote patient well-being.

David Bailey Furniture is proud to have played a crucial role in the transformation of Luton and Dunstable University Hospital. Our expertise in healthcare fitted furniture design and installation has helped create modern, efficient and patient-friendly spaces that will serve the community for years to come.
As we continue to support the healthcare sector with innovative, high-quality FF&E solutions, this project stands as a testament to our commitment to fitted furniture, excellence, sustainability and patient-centred design.