Three Decades of Partnership with The NHS
Three Decades of Partnership with The NHS
For over three decades, Hardy Signs has been a trusted partner of the NHS, delivering innovative signage solutions that enhance patient experience, improve navigation and ensure safety across hospitals and healthcare facilities. From our very first wayfinding project at Queen’s Hospital in 1993 to large-scale illuminated totem signage installations for A&E departments, we remain dedicated to providing high-quality, compliant signage that supports the vital work of the NHS.
Three Decades of Expertise in NHS Signage
Since our inaugural project using our first vinyl cutter, Hardy Signs has continued to innovate and adapt, ensuring that hospitals nationwide benefit from clear, accessible and NHS-compliant signage. Our expertise span exterior and interior wayfinding, digital displays, infection control signage, patient information boards and much more to create a seamless experience for staff, patients and visitors.
Some of these offerings can be viewed at Gordon Street Surgery in Burton, which saw Hardy Signs design, manufacture and install custom exterior and directional signage to enhance patient navigation and improve the surgery’s visual identity. This reflects our ongoing commitment to creating healthcare environments that are both welcoming and functional.
Illuminated Totem Signage: Guiding Patients in Critical Moments
Emergency situations demand rapid action and clear signage plays a crucial role in ensuring that patients and emergency responders can navigate hospitals efficiently. Over the last two years, Hardy Signs completed multiple illuminated totem signage projects for A&E departments nationwide, providing highly visible, 24/7 guidance to critical hospital access points. These large, illuminated structures ensure that, even in a crisis, patients can easily find their way to safety and care.
In-House Manufacturing for Cost-Effective, High-Quality Signage
Unlike many signage providers who outsource key manufacturing processes, Hardy Signs fabricates all of our totem signage structures in-house at our state-of-the-art production facility. This in-house approach offers several advantages for our NHS clients:
- Lower Costs – By cutting out third-party manufacturers, we can pass cost savings directly onto our customers, making high-quality signage more affordable.
- Superior Quality Control – With full oversight of the manufacturing process, we ensure that every totem is built to the highest standards, using durable materials that withstand the elements and maintain visibility over time.
- Reduced Environmental Impact – Manufacturing on-site means fewer vehicles on the road transporting materials between multiple suppliers, significantly reducing our carbon footprint and contributing to greener NHS facilities.
By keeping production under one roof, we maintain complete control over lead times, materials and construction methods, ensuring that every sign meets the NHS’s stringent quality and safety requirements.
Why Effective Hospital Signage Matters
Signage in healthcare settings is more than just directional, it is an essential tool for improving patient experience, reducing stress and ensuring safety.
- Wayfinding & Navigation – Hospitals can be overwhelming, especially for first-time visitors. Well-designed signage simplifies navigation, helping patients and staff move efficiently through large and complex facilities.
- Safety & Emergency Response – In emergencies, clear signage can be lifesaving. Our A&E totems, fire exit signs and hazard markers ensure quick response times and safe evacuation when needed.
- Patient Comfort & Satisfaction – Anxiety in healthcare settings is common, but clear signage can ease concerns by providing essential information, estimated wait times and directions to key departments.
- Innovative & Sustainable Solutions – Hardy Signs uses cutting-edge technology, including latex printing with non-toxic, odourless inks, to ensure our signage is safe for sensitive environments while reducing environmental impact.
Committed to Supporting the NHS for Years to Come
For over 30 years, Hardy Signs has proudly supported NHS Trusts across the UK, providing signage solutions that improve healthcare environments for both patients and professionals. As hospitals continue to evolve, we remain committed to delivering bespoke, innovative and sustainable signage solutions tailored to the unique needs of the healthcare sector.
If your hospital or healthcare facility is looking to enhance its signage, we’re here to help.
Contact Hardy Signs today to discuss your project and discover how our expertise can make a difference.
