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Automatic Doors for Healthcare Facilities

Experts in automation

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Automatic swing access door.

Why automatic doors are important for Healthcare

Healthcare doors are critical for infection control, safety, and meeting NHS and CQC standards. We specialise in healthcare door automation, installing systems that work seamlessly in hospitals, clinics, surgeries, care homes, and private medical facilities.

Every installation is tailored to your layout, hygiene protocols, and daily operations. All systems meet BS EN 16005 standards and comply with NHS HTM 08-04 guidelines.

What We Install

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Automatic Sliding Doors

Best for: Entrances, hospital corridors, wards, and waiting areas.

Automatic sliding doors are the best choice for high-traffic areas where staff, patients, wheelchairs, and hospital beds move frequently. We supply single, bi-parting, or telescopic systems with reliable motion sensors and smooth, silent motors.

These doors are widely used in NHS hospitals and private healthcare environments due to their hygienic, contact-free operation and ability to accommodate large equipment or trolleys.

Key features:

  • Clear openings up to 3000mm
  • Adjustable opening speed and dwell time
  • Sensor activation to reduce contact
  • Emergency breakout options
  • Fire alarm and access control integration
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Automatic Swing Doors

Best for: Consulting rooms, assisted toilets, and care home settings.

Our automatic swing door operators are ideal when space is tight or where sliding isn’t suitable. These can be fitted to new doors or retrofitted to existing ones. Options include push-pad or touchless sensor activation and acoustic-friendly setups for private consultation rooms.

Common in GP practices, private clinics, and care homes, these doors offer:

  • Quiet, low-energy operation
  • Adjustable hold-open times
  • Full DDA and Equality Act 2010 compliance
  • Fire-rated compatibility (where certified)
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Touchless Activation Systems

Recommended for: Clean areas, treatment rooms, infection-sensitive spaces.

We install hands-free activation devices to support hygiene protocols and reduce contact points.

Touchless entry is widely recommended by NHS estates teams under HTM 08-04 and infection prevention guidelines.

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Access-Controlled Automated Doors

Best for: Cleanrooms, treatment areas, PPE zones, and isolation spaces.

In areas where hygiene is critical, we fit touchless door activation systems to reduce surface contact and improve infection control. This supports NHS Infection Prevention and Control protocols and CQC expectations for safety and cleanliness.

These upgrades are increasingly standard across healthcare door automation projects, especially in theatres and clean areas.

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Aluminium Healthcare Doors

Best for: External entrances, service routes, and utility areas.

We supply aluminium automatic doors for healthcare facilities, ideal for entrances that face the elements or handle frequent deliveries. These door sets are built for high daily use and are easy to clean and maintain.

Options include:

  • Thermal break frames
  • Safety glazing and vision panels
  • Anti-fingertrap protection

Fire-rated and smoke-sealed variants

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Compliance and Safety

All installations meet BS EN 16005, the UK safety standard for powered doors. This includes requirements for:

  • Obstacle detection
  • Hold-open safety
  • Breakout for fire safety (where specified)
  • Proper signage, activation distance, and manual override

We also ensure systems comply with:

  • The Equality Act 2010 – accessible to wheelchair users, low-force activation
  • HTM 08-04 (for hospitals and treatment centres) – including fire strategy and hygiene compatibility
  • CQC expectations – around safe movement, infection control, and restricted access

On completion, you’ll receive full documentation covering system specs, activation settings, fire integration (if used), and compliance confirmation.

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Automatic swing access door.

Installation for Live Healthcare Environments

We understand the pressures of working in clinical settings. Our engineers are DBS-checked, CSCS-accredited, and experienced in healthcare installs. We coordinate with facilities teams to avoid disruption and keep patient care running smoothly.

We always:

  • Schedule work outside of clinic or visiting hours, where possible
  • Use low-noise tools and dust control for clean working
  • Maintain safe temporary access routes during installation
  • Test all systems on-site before final handover

Request a Quote for Healthcare Doors

Whether you’re upgrading a ward, fitting out a new surgery, or improving infection control in high-use areas, we can help. We’ll assess your layout and recommend the best setup with options for fire safety and access control.

We can also guide you through compliance, door selection, and automation options.