Client Challenge: Upgrading Safe and Reliable Access Within a Busy Hospital Environment
J Manny was recently appointed to deliver an NHS automatic door installation at a hospital in South Wales, providing a new entrance solution designed to improve accessibility, reliability, and day-to-day operation within a busy healthcare setting.
The project marked the first time we had worked with this particular health board, making it an excellent opportunity to establish a new relationship while delivering the installation alongside one of our trusted contractor partners.
Healthcare environments demand entrance systems that are dependable, compliant, and capable of handling high levels of pedestrian traffic. Careful planning and coordination were essential to ensure the installation was completed safely with minimal disruption to hospital operations.
Our Solution: Horton In-Head Automatic Sliding Door Installation
We delivered a complete healthcare entrance upgrade incorporating a new aluminium framework and a high-performance Horton In-Head automatic sliding door operator, providing smooth, reliable access for patients, staff, and visitors.
The NHS automatic door installation included:
- A new aluminium entrance framework designed for a healthcare environment
- A Horton In-Head automatic sliding door operator providing safe, reliable automated access
- Installation delivered in partnership with a trusted principal contractor
- Careful planning and coordination to minimise disruption within an operational NHS hospital
- A fully compliant installation carried out to current industry standards, including BS EN 16005 for automatic pedestrian doors
Healthcare facilities rely on entrance systems that perform consistently every day while supporting accessibility, infection control, and efficient movement throughout the building. This NHS automatic door installation provides a robust, dependable solution designed for long-term performance.
Project Benefits
- Reliable automatic entrance system supporting the daily operation of a busy NHS hospital
- Horton In-Head operator delivering smooth, efficient automatic door performance
- New aluminium framework providing a durable, modern entrance solution
- Collaborative project delivery alongside an experienced contractor partner
- Minimal disruption throughout installation within a live healthcare environment
- BS EN 16005 compliant installation for safe and reliable pedestrian access
NHS Automatic Door Installation: The Outcome
The completed installation provides the hospital with a modern, dependable entrance solution that enhances accessibility while supporting the demands of a busy healthcare environment.
Successful collaboration between the health board, contractor, and J Manny ensured the project was delivered smoothly from planning through to completion, creating a strong foundation for future work together across South Wales.
Supporting NHS and Healthcare Facilities with Automatic Entrance Solutions
Hospitals and healthcare facilities require entrance systems that combine reliability, accessibility, and long-term performance. At J Manny, we work closely with contractors, estates teams, and healthcare providers to deliver automatic door installations tailored to demanding environments.
We also provide automatic door installation, repairs and maintenance in Cardiff, supporting hospitals, healthcare facilities and other commercial organisations across the city.
From new-build healthcare projects to refurbishment and replacement programmes, our team provides expertly installed automatic entrance systems designed to meet the highest standards of safety and performance.
If you’re planning an NHS automatic door installation or healthcare entrance upgrade, contact the J Manny team today.