Healthcare Guide

Healthcare signs play an essential role in the industry; not only do they guide and direct patients and staff, but they also help to maintain safety standards, health protocols and contribute to a calm and welcoming environment. From hospitals and dentists to care homes and opticians, clear and effective signage helps to reduce confusion, streamlines navigation and enhances the overall experience within healthcare facilities. Are you unsure where to start?

In this guide, we can be your one-stop shop and advise you through every step of the way for your healthcare signage.

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Why Do You Need Healthcare Signage?

Professional Branding

Inviting environment and experience

Protects Staff and the Public

Ensure Compliance

Advertising and Marketing

Awareness and Displaying Information

Legal Requirements

To meet regulatory requirements, certain mandatory instruction signs are essential for maintaining safety standards. Health and safety signage plays a critical role in protecting both employees and visitors from potential hazards. These include a range of internal and external signs, such as compulsory signage, fire and emergency signs and hygiene signs. These are designed to provide clear warnings and guidance within healthcare facilities, whilst ensuring compliance with NHS and industry regulations.

You will need:

Health and safety signage, including compulsory signage, fire and emergency signs, hygiene signs, hazard signs, prohibition signs and braille and tactile signs
Digital signage can also be used to highlight safety notices.

Our Health & Safety signs are cognisant of the various legislation that Healthcare organisations must navigate such as Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and Care Quality Commission (CQC). All our centres are members of the British Signs & Graphics Association.

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Wayfinding

Wayfinding and directional signage within health care properties can be vital to direct staff and patients. From directories and door signs to braille and tactile signs, these allow individuals to navigate environments in a swift, safe, and efficient manner. This is especially essential within services such as A&E departments or busy wards, where small mistakes can have significant consequences. Our signage solutions can improve flow within active environments and prevent confusing and stressful experiences for visitors.

You will need:

Directional and Wayfinding signs adhering to NHS signage and wayfinding guidelines
Directories for coordinating information and departments
Door signs and nameplates to highlight information without disturbance
Braille and tactile signage for accessibility

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Internal Signs

Internal signage solutions can be used to coordinate the space, facilitate important notices, create a welcoming environment and keep everyone safe. As well as health and safety signs, digital signage can also be used to display important safety information for guests and help ease check-in processes. Signage can also be used to showcase professional branding, such as reception signage to help build trust, whilst wallpaper and graphics can help the environment feel calmer and safe, such as in children’s wards.

You will need:

Reception and entrance signs for lasting first impressions
Custom wallpaper and wall graphics to create warmth and branding
Digital signage to highlight notices and registers

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External Signage

Exterior signs communicate key information to clients, enhance operational efficiency, and project a sense of professionalism. From window graphics for privacy and branding to wayfinding and accessible parking and entry signage, they play a vital role in creating an uplifting and proficient environment. Clear, branded external signage is paramount for communication, which contributes to a positive experience for patients and staff as well as boosting the perception of the facility's façade.

You will need:

Window graphics, including frosted window decals, full colour window decals, window film, window manifestations, one way window film and solar window graphics.
Fascia signs are used to signpost areas of property
Post and panel for entrances and welcome messaging, warnings or instructions, maps and directions
Monoliths and totems to visibly attract and inform guests
Disabled access and parking signs are to allow for easy access.

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Case Studies

Signage Rollout for Cedar Care Homes

Signs Express Bristol partnered with Cedar Care Homes to deliver a full signage package at their new Almondsbury site.

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New Community Diagnostic Centre Opens in Grimsby

Signs Express Grimsby supported Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Trust with signage for their new Community Diagnostic Centre.

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Surgery Signage For Apolline Dental

To help Apolline Dental boost visibility and establish a strong street presence, Signs Express Enfield delivered a tailored signage solution for their new Chingford practice.

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FAQ's

Q. Why is signage important in healthcare?
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Signage in healthcare is essential for safe, efficient navigation, clear communication, providing a positive experience, ensuring safety and legal compliance, supporting accessibility needs, and contributing to the perception of a professional and welcoming facility.
Q. Can you help with wayfinding design and strategy?
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As part of our process, we offer consultation and design services to improve patient and visitor navigation through effective wayfinding systems. We can help form your ideas or help you with a project from scratch.
Q. Are your signs compliant with NHS or other healthcare regulations?
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Yes, our signs are designed to meet NHS guidelines and relevant healthcare regulations, including accessibility and infection control standards.
Q. Do you provide multi-language or accessibility signage (e.g., Braille)?
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We offer multilingual signs and accessible formats, including tactile and Braille signage. This is particularly embraced in healthcare settings for accessibility.
Q. Can I customise signage with my brand?
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Absolutely, we are all about customisation and bespoke services. Match your brand to your signage. While healthcare health and safety signs are bound by regulations and mandatory colour schemes, other signage, such as wall graphics and wayfinding signs, offers creative freedom, enabling you to make your mark.

For more frequently asked questions, visit our FAQs page.

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Our Process

As leading signage experts, we are your one-stop shop for healthcare signage - from initial consultation and bespoke design to hygienic installation and dedicated aftercare. Our end-to-end service ensures a seamless experience, tailored to your brand and business goals. Find out more about how we bring your vision to life.

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Signs Express Makes You Look Good

This before-and-after shows how a simple refresh of the external fascia and window graphics gave J H Peters Optometrists a more modern and welcoming shopfront to give an added boost to the local high street.