New Surgical Ward

The Requirement

A new surgical ward at Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford would enable managers to meet NHS targets and solve urgent accommodation needs whilst refurbishment took place at Farnham Road Hospital.

A 600sqm single-storey building, supplied and fitted out by Foremans in conjunction with architects Gerry Lytle Associates, is now being utilised as a short stay surgical ward containing 19 beds.

The accommodation includes four 4-bed wards and three single wards all with ensuite facilities; a day room, ward office, nurses' staff base, patient/staff rest rooms, a waiting area and a link corridor to the main theatre block.

The project was completed on time and as planned despite a challenging sloping site, with a major footpath running through it, and being located close to the operating theatres. Speed and keeping disruption to a minimum were important priorities so cranage of the modules was carried out over a weekend and double handling of the modules was undertaken. 

Comments from the Client

Richard Wood, Capital Planning Manager, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford:

"Modular buildings were chosen as we needed the accommodation very quickly and for short-term rental. We hadn't worked with Foremans before - they were selected as a result of their prompt response and the speed with which they were able to provide the facilities. We have been very satisfied with the result."