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Neptune Ward

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

Fast-track doorset solutions for a revitalised children’s ward.

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Sector
Healthcare
Location
London
Project Value
£2.1m
Architect
White Arkitekter
Main Contractor
Wates Group Ltd

SDS played a key role in the rapid refurbishment of the Neptune Ward, a 24-bed paediatric unit at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, delivering compliant, durable and aesthetically warm doorsets within an exceptionally tight programme. 

 

About the project. 

The Neptune Ward refurbishment aimed to create a brighter, more welcoming paediatric environment while increasing the ward’s functionality. The upgraded ward now accommodates 24 paediatric beds, including two anti-ligature rooms specifically designed for young patients with mental health needs - an essential enhancement to overall safety and care quality. 

With a total refurbishment period of just 10 weeks, the project required exceptional coordination and fast-track procurement to minimise disruption and restore bed capacity as quickly as possible. 

Project overview. 

Project:  Children’s ward refurbishment at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

Customer: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 

 Sub-contractor: Quills UK  

SDS products used: Dfendoor and Lamdoor

 

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Project delivery.

Given that doorsets are typically one of the longest lead-time items on any healthcare project, SDS collaborated closely with White Arkitekter, Wates, and the Trust to accelerate specification, approval and manufacture.

SDS utilised its fast-track service, enabling all 62 doorsets to be designed, scheduled, produced and delivered within the compressed timeframe.

  • American White Oak finishes on door leaves and frames to introduce warmth into the children’s environment. 
American White Oak
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American White Oak
American White Oak

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  • The vision panels delivered to the project site are Priviglaze, Frostglaze, and Clearglaze.

  • NFR, FD30 and FD30S doors to meet varied compliance needs across the ward

  • Anti-ligature room considerations integrated into the ironmongery and door configurations
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Dfendoor
DfendoorDesigned for high-traffic, high-demand environments where durability is essential.Read More
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Lamdoor
LamdoorA fire safety–compliant doorset for less demanding healthcare environments. Read More

Key outcomes and benefits.

  • Full delivery within the 10-week refurbishment window.
  • Warm, modern aesthetic upgraded the ward experience for children, families and staff.
  • Enhanced safety with dedicated anti-ligature rooms.
  • Successful collaboration between SDS, architect, contractor and Trust teams.
  • Efficient scheduling and manufacturing enabled rapid progress on-site.

 

Summary.

The Neptune Ward refurbishment highlights SDS’s ability to deliver high-quality, compliant, and aesthetically sensitive door solutions under extremely challenging time constraints. Through detailed coordination, fast-track production, and close collaboration with project partners, SDS supported the successful transformation of a key paediatric service at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital. 

 

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