Lifts for Hospitals

Understanding the Unique Demands of Hospital Lift Systems

Lifts for hospitals are far more than a convenience – they are a lifeline. The demands made on them are intense, from ensuring the smooth, safe and efficient transport of vulnerable patients to rapidly moving critical care teams and bulky diagnostic machines.

Every journey needs to consistently meet high performance standard to adequately support patient outcomes and staff workflows. Managers of lift systems within a hospital setting face the complex task of ensuring they’re both robust and compliant but also meet critical daily operational needs.

For over a decade, Tower Lifts has worked with hospitals, responding to these exacting demands firsthand. We specialise in designing, installing, and maintaining lift solutions that support the hospital environment. Our professional experience ensures your hospital benefits from systems that are compliant, improve operational efficiency and enhance patient care.

Tower Lifts’ Approach to Hospital Vertical Transport

At Tower Lifts, our work in the hospital sector is guided by principles that ensure excellence from design to long-term maintenance. We understand the profound impact that reliable and well-designed lift systems have on patient care and operational efficiency.

  1. Exemplary Standards (HTM 08-02) – Full compliance with Health Technical Memorandum 08-02 is our benchmark. This standard informs our design and installation, guaranteeing lifts that excel in safety, perform flawlessly even under pressure, and contribute to vital infection control.
  2. Precision-Engineered Solutions – We deliver lifts that are customised to your needs by taking the time to understand the rhythm of your hospital. Whether we’re designing stretcher lifts, high-capacity passenger lifts, heavy-duty lifts for medical machinery, or efficient goods lifts for supplies, our systems are engineered to fit your precise requirements.
  3. Continuous Uptime (24/7 Support) – We know that hospital lifts must be dependable. Our 24/7 lift breakdown and repair service minimises any operational disruption. Our goal is always to achieve swift repairs and restore dependable lift operations.
  4. Universal Access and Dignity – Our focus on accessibility means designing lifts that serve everyone effectively. Our installations provide easy and dignified access for individuals with disabilities and are fully equipped for safe stretcher transport, reflecting our patient-centred approach to healthcare.

Essential Lift Types for Modern NHS Hospitals

The challenge of vertical transportation in an NHS hospital lies in its diversity – as it needs to accommodate everyone from patients and clinicians to equipment and materials. Tower Lifts is now adept in addressing the full range and diversity of these requirements.

1. Passenger Lifts

The primary aim of passenger lifts in a hospital setting is the smooth and accessible journey of people through the different floors and departments. Our lifts are designed to meet BS EN81-70 standards, guaranteeing easy use for wheelchair users and passengers with mobility needs.

Hospital lifts need to withstand heavy use, so our models are specified for enhanced durability, ensuring that they perform reliably in busy public and staff access areas. Our aim is always to help avoid bottlenecks and to support the efficient movement of visitors, patients and staff.

Passenger Lifts

2. Hospital Trolley/Stretcher Lifts

Hospital trolley/stretcher lifts are a cornerstone of efficient patient flow in any NHS facility. Our priority is to ensure they are sufficiently spacious and robust to handle patients on trolleys, stretchers, or beds, with plenty of room for attending staff and vital equipment.

Integral to our approach is compliance with BS EN81-70 and relevant sections of HTM 08-02 (particularly for bed capacity). For facilities managers, the added dual functionality is a key advantage, allowing these lifts to serve as standard passenger lifts when not required for urgent patient transfers.

Hospital Bed Lifts

3. Hospital Bed Lifts

Our hospital bed lifts are engineered to meet the most demanding patient transport scenarios, including the movement of bariatric patients or fully equipped hospital beds. With a robust 2500kg heavy-duty capacity, these lifts provide the strength needed. Inside, the interior – 1800mm wide by 2700mm deep, with wide 1400mm doors – ensures there’s space for the bed, attending clinicians, and necessary medical devices.

4. Goods (With Attendant) Lifts

Our goods lifts (with attendant) ensure that essential items are where they need to be, when they need to be. These lifts move fresh laundry, medical equipment, catering services, or general housekeeping supplies, with a typical 2000kg capacity.

The internal dimensions (2000mm wide, 2000mm deep) and wide 1800mm doors are designed for easy handling of bulky or palletised goods. The option for attendant operation provides the option of oversight for secure transit. For facilities with different needs, our smaller 1500kg capacity lifts can offer the same durability and efficiency.

Lift Specialists for Hospital Environments

Over the past decade, Tower Lifts has worked with hospitals looking for long-lasting, reliable lift solutions. Our experienced engineers are able at overcome most architectural challenges, bringing in successful solutions within the required timeframe.

We operate under an ISO9001:2015 certified quality management system, ensure site safety through ISO 45001, are a Constructionline approved supplier, and hold the specialist UKAS LiftCert. As committed members of LEIA (Lift and Escalator Industry Association), we ensure our practices meet all industry benchmarks.

If you’re planning a new build, refurbishment, or need expert lift servicing for your hospital, contact Tower Lifts – 01525 601099

Tower Lifts carry out design and installation on a varied range of lifts throughout the UK including:

Domestic Lifts • Food Lifts • Bespoke Platform Lifts • Service Lifts • Platform Lifts • Goods Lifts • Scenic Lifts • Heavy Duty / Car Lifts • Passenger Lifts • Dumbwaiter Lifts • MRL Lifts • Fire lifts • Residential Lifts • low-Headroom Lift