Ward A8 Refurbishment – Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are pleased to confirm that we have been awarded the contract to deliver the full refurbishment of Ward A8 at Warrington Hospital.

Ward A8 plays a vital role within the hospital’s clinical pathway, admitting patients directly from the Emergency Department (ED) and the Acute Medical Unit (AMU). As a general medical ward, it provides essential care for individuals presenting with a wide range of acute medical conditions, supporting rapid assessment, stabilisation, and ongoing treatment.

Scope:

The refurbishment will transform Ward A8 into a modern, efficient, and patient‑centred environment, enhancing both the quality of care and the staff working experience. The project has been designed to create a therapeutic, safe, and operationally streamlined space that supports improved patient flow, optimised clinical performance, and enhanced staff wellbeing.

This investment forms a significant part of Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s wider programme to modernise its estate and uplift the standard of care across its facilities. By revitalising key clinical areas such as Ward A8, the Trust continues to strengthen its commitment to delivering high‑quality, modern healthcare environments for the communities it serves. The comprehensive refurbishment programme will incorporate:

• New clinical layouts to accommodate upgraded sanitary and patient welfare areas, improving accessibility and infection‑prevention capabilities
• Full M&E services replacement, ensuring robust, efficient, and future‑proof mechanical and electrical systems
• New ceilings, lighting installations, flooring, wall finishes, and bedhead services, delivering a contemporary and resilient clinical environment
• Installation of a new ventilation plant and ducted distribution system, supporting improved air quality and compliance with current healthcare ventilation standards
• Upgraded electrical infrastructure, enhancing safety, resilience, and capacity for clinical equipment
• New medical gas services, ensuring reliable, compliant delivery of all required gases for patient treatment
• Installation of comprehensive wall protection systems to safeguard surfaces in a high‑traffic clinical environment
• Full decoration throughout the ward, creating a fresh, bright, and calming atmosphere for patients and staff
• Upgraded data infrastructure, supporting clinical technology, communications, and digital care systems
• Improved emergency lighting systems, enhancing safety and operational continuity
• Fire alarm system modifications, ensuring compliance with the latest fire safety standards and Trust requirements

This refurbishment represents a key milestone in the Trust’s efforts to create a more modern, resilient healthcare estate, one that supports outstanding clinical care now and into the future.