LRV in healthcare design: getting contrast right.
What does LRV mean in healthcare design and regulations? Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is ...
Ironmongery in healthcare: infection control and fire safety
Why ironmongery design matters for infection control in healthcare. Healthcare ...
Sustainability in healthcare construction: supporting the NHS Net Zero target
Sustainability is becoming increasingly important across healthcare construction, with ...
Delivering Faster, Safer NHS Facilities: Lessons from Real Healthcare Projects
The demand on NHS infrastructure continues to grow, placing increased pressure on ...
Supporting NHS infrastructure: the role of supply partners in healthcare
Delivering effective healthcare environments requires more than construction alone. ...
Infection control must be designed in, not bolted on.
This May, we brought together infection control nurses, architects, healthcare ...
SDS driving measurable sustainability in collaboration with Recycling Lives
In December, Specialist Door Solutions (SDS) took an important step forward in its ...
SDS completes NHS Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment
Specialist Door Solutions (SDS) is pleased to have completed the NHS Evergreen ...
SDS supports Building Better Healthcare Awards 2026
We’re pleased to share that our Strategic Partnership Director, Russell James, will once ...
Introducing our new SDS Dfend PVC colour swatches.
We’re excited to announce that our new SDS Dfend PVC colour swatches have officially ...
Biophilic design in practice with SDS
In today’s built environment, the connection between people and nature is more important ...
IPC Breakfast Forum - May 2026
The healthcare construction sector is evolving rapidly, shaped by changing regulations, ...
Why Effective Clear Width matters on Disabled Access Day.
On Disabled Access Day, it’s important to recognise the role that thoughtful design plays ...
Updated HTM 05-01: Managing Healthcare Fire Safety published.
The revised Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 05-01: Managing Healthcare Fire Safety has ...
Our commitment to carbon reduction and NHS Net Zero 2045.
At Specialist Door Solutions (SDS), sustainability is not an add-on to our business - it ...
Looking back at the NHS Estates Fire Safety Forum 2026.
In January, SDS welcomed NHS estates teams, contractors, architects and industry leaders ...
NHS Estates Fire Safety Forum 2026 reinforces shift toward risk-based, competence-led fire safety.
Over 100 fire safety professionals from NHS Trusts, healthcare design practices and ...
A splash of colour in production.
Our factory is currently processing an order featuring a vibrant mix from our expanded ...
Partnering to support expansion and redevelopments at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital
At Specialist Door Solutions (SDS), we're proud to work alongside many NHS Trusts to ...
SDS brings the industry together to tackle the Building Safety Act head-on
Specialist Door Solutions (SDS) were delighted to welcome NHS estates teams, contractors, ...
SDS becomes the single-source supply partner for healthcare doorsets
Specialist Door Solutions (SDS), the UK’s leading healthcare doorset manufacturer, has ...