We have successfully transformed Chelsea and Westminster Hospital children’s ward
We have successfully transformed Chelsea and Westminster Hospital children’s ward
Our facilities management Special Projects team collaborated with the CW+ Arts in Health Team to remodel and redevelop the hospital’s children’s ward, creating a refreshed and modern place to support the recovery of children and young people, including spaces that can adapt to serve those with significant mental health needs.
Within ten weeks we completed a full renovation of the hospital’s Neptune ward, a children’s ward comprising 24 beds and two anti-ligature rooms.
The transformation aimed to make the ward more comfortable, accessible and inclusive for children and young people being cared for in the hospital under West London Children’s Healthcare, which brings together specialist services for children across Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
A refurbished ward with a creative aesthetic
Extensive improvements include a new HVAC, medical gas and electrical system, smart lighting, new ceilings, floors and joinery, additional space made for cots, TV and video systems, USB ports for the children’s devices, accessible showers and new artwork inspired by the London views from the fourth-floor ward.
Thanks to bespoke commissions by the CW+ Arts in Health Team, the corridors are now lined with colourful murals and treatment rooms have artist-designed lightboxes to help distract younger patients during procedures.
A refreshed and modernised place with wellbeing at the forefront
One of the most significant changes was the development of purpose-designed facilities that enable staff to better support young people with significant mental health needs during their stay in the acute hospital setting. This includes a new anti-ligature area within the ward for children and young people.
This project has been very rewarding. We have completed a significant scope of work, in such a short time, which is a testament to the agility of our Special Projects team and partnership working with our charity CW+.
“From the relatively blank canvas we started with to the colourful and welcoming place we have helped create with the architects at White Arkitekter, we’re very proud to have been involved in this work which will provide an enhanced experience for children – at a most vulnerable time.”
Dave Rose
Head of Projects – Facilities Management
