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King’s College Hospital.

A&E Paediatric Department Refurbishment. 

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Sector
Healthcare
Location
London
Project Value
£30k
Architect
N/A
Main Contractor
JF Jones Ltc

SDS supplied high-performance Dfendoor doorsets for the refurbishment of the A&E Paediatric Department at King’s College Hospital, one of London’s leading teaching hospitals. The project focused on transforming the children’s emergency environment into a bright, modern and welcoming space designed to improve patient experience and facilitate intuitive wayfinding.   

 

About the project. 

King’s College Hospital serves a population of over 700,000 across Southwark and Lambeth and acts as a tertiary referral centre for specialist services across the South of England.

The paediatric department forms a key part of this provision, with:

  • A dedicated critical care centre

  • A day care unit

  • A children’s outpatient department

  • Four inpatient wards

The refurbishment of the A&E Paediatric Department aimed to create a bright, vibrant and child-centred environment that would improve the experience of young patients and their carers from the moment they arrive.

Project overview. 

Project: A&E Paediatric Department refurbishment at King’s College Hospital  

Customer: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

SDS products used: Dfendoor

 

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Dfendoor in Grape. 

What our clients have to say.

“We formed an instant client/supplier partnership with the SDS team. Their level of helpfulness and knowledge is outstanding, and it makes collaboration seamless.
Not only do they provide excellent products, but their lead times are also impressive." 

Dawn TunakDirector, JF Jones Ltd

Project delivery.

  • To support the new visual concept, SDS supplied Dfendoor doorsets in a bold Grape finish with contrasting Flint frames. This distinctive colour combination provided strong visual impact, supported clear wayfinding, and gave the paediatric department a unique identity within the wider hospital.

Grape
TOUCH
Grape
Grape
LRV 22; RAL 4008
Flint
TOUCH
Flint
Flint
LRV 21; RAL 7037
  • Doorsets chosen to support infection control through smooth and hygienic surfaces, and deliver the robustness necessary for continuous use within an emergency care setting.
  • The doorsets fully complied with relevant building and healthcare regulations, ensuring safe, long-term performance within this critical clinical area.

SDS healthcare doorsets supplied:

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TOUCH
Dfendoor
Dfendoor

Offers long-term durability and enhanced hygiene performance, ideal for high-traffic, high-wear clinical areas such as children’s emergency care.

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Key outcomes and benefits.

  • Delivered a contemporary, welcoming aesthetic for young patients

  • Improved wayfinding through the use of carefully selected colours and contrasts

  • Supplied durable, hygienic doorsets suitable for clinical emergency environments

  • Strong collaboration with contractor JF Jones supported smooth delivery and installation

Summary.

The A&E Paediatric Department refurbishment at King’s College Hospital demonstrates how thoughtful colour selection, durable materials and collaborative delivery can transform clinical spaces. By supplying Dfendoor doorsets in a vibrant Grape finish with Flint frames, SDS helped create a modern, child-friendly environment that enhances both patient experience and departmental identity.

 

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