SECURITY
Application in practice At Blackpool Victoria, security teams are now able to oversee access points across the estate from multiple workstations. This improves responsiveness to incidents and gives administrators clear visibility of permissions. For staff, the system is designed to be unobtrusive. Security need not interfere with clinical workflows, and authorised personnel can move quickly through the site. For administrators, the benefit is clarity and consistency across a complex estate. Feedback from staff highlights efficiency and adaptability. The ability to move securely between wards reduces stress and allows focus to remain on patient care. Administrators value the reduction in manual oversight and the support the system provides for compliance with NHS standards.
Looking ahead: the future of healthcare security Hospitals across the UK are beginning to adopt more advanced approaches to security, with an emphasis on integration, intelligence, and adaptability. Digital identity is a major theme. By
linking staff identity to access rights, hospitals can simplify administration and improve oversight. Centralised
The challenge will be ensuring systems remain adaptable
management platforms enable real time adjustments and monitoring across entire estates, providing a level of control that was not possible with fragmented systems.
Data is likely to play an increasing role.
By analysing patterns of access and movement, hospitals can understand how facilities are being used and where risks might arise. This information can inform security planning as well as broader operational decisions. Integration with other systems is also
becoming more important. Linking access control with visitor management, fire safety, and building monitoring creates a more responsive and coherent infrastructure. The challenge will be ensuring systems
remain adaptable. Healthcare is constantly changing, with new technologies, new models of treatment, and shifting patient demographics. Security solutions must be able to evolve alongside these developments without becoming obsolete or obstructive.
Working in Partnership The experience of Blackpool Victoria Hospital demonstrates how security underpins the wider mission of healthcare. By upgrading its access control, the hospital has created an environment that is both safe and efficient, supporting the protection of people, medicines, and data while ensuring the smooth running of clinical services. The project highlights how investment
in infrastructure provides resilience, scalability, and adaptability. Staff can work with confidence, knowing that sensitive areas remain secure, while administrators benefit from consistent management tools. In summary, security is an essential element of healthcare infrastructure, alongside clinical equipment, IT systems, and power supply. Hospitals must remain accessible while also protecting critical spaces. They must safeguard staff wellbeing and ensure patient safety. They must manage assets and information securely and efficiently. Blackpool Victoria shows how these
objectives can be met in practice. Our role has been to work in partnership to provide tools that enable this balance to be achieved. The emphasis is on outcomes: safe environments, resilient infrastructure, and systems that can adapt to future healthcare needs.
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