Innova Care Concepts

After working with Accord Hospice for many years, they came to us straight away when they got funding for a new 8-bed inpatient unit refurbishment. We brought some of their team to our private showroom to go through the product range and take a closer look at certain items they were interested in. Innova ended up supplying the hospice with bespoke fitted furniture, loose furniture, Integralift hidden hoist systems, and all kinds of specialist equipment in keeping with their modern, homely décor. Take a closer look…

Formerly known as The John Fielding Special School, Boston Endeavour Academy is a newly built school for children aged 2-19 with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities.Located in the market town of Boston, Lincolnshire, the £13.2 million school opened to 100 children in September 2021, with that number expected to rise to 140 in the coming years.To accompany the state of the art facilities including therapy rooms, specialist classrooms and a life-skills suite, Boston Endeavour Academy also wanted to install a hydrotherapy pool.Read the full case study by clicking the link below.

The Calvert Trust was set up to provide a fully-accessible luxury holiday home for people with disabilities and their families to stay in. As such, they wanted to make sure that any accessible equipment included in their lodges and chalets was as discreet as possible. We worked with them on their Kielder campus, and created bespoke Integralift hidden hoist systems to go around the double bed from either side. You wouldn't even know they were there! Take a look at the photos on our website.

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice is an independent hospice that provides specialist palliative care for adults with non-curable, life-limiting illnesses in a peaceful and homely setting. They wanted to build a new In-Patient Unit that would help them provide compassionate and dignified care in a modern environment, and contacted us for our expertise in interior design.

The Frederick Holmes School in Hull was a new-build project we worked on a few years back. The school was designed to cater for students aged 2 to 19 with severe physical and learning disabilities. Classrooms and hygiene rooms needed full hoist coverage to allow students and staff to move anywhere within the room. We even let the school trial our hoist units whilst they were deciding which supplier to go with. Ultimately, the easiness of our hoist systems made them choose us to supply and install 32 X-Y hoist systems. Find out more on our website.

Widely referred to as the ‘Home of Cricket’, Lord’s Cricket Ground is the home of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), Middlesex County Cricket Club and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).Taking care over every detail of the ground, MCC are dedicated to growing its reputation as the most celebrated and admired venue in cricket, from working with local communities to growing cricket’s global influence.As part of their ‘Masterplan’ for the redevelopment of Lord’s, including installing wheelchair positions and amenity seats at all levels of the stands, MCC wanted to make improvements to enhance accessibility for all supporters by including a Changing Place toilet.To achieve this goal, they contacted Changing Place supplier, Innova Care Concepts, for their expertise in design and installation, to ensure supporters with complex care needs had accessible toileting and changing facilities.Watch our case study video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCO0_iekKEgClick below to read our full case study ...

Lymm Fire Station was completely unique project; it was new-build station that doubled up as an educational centre. It had all kinds of different environments and scenarios built-in to give visitors the ability to learn what to do in various emergency situations. As such, they wanted to include a Changing Place facility in the new building. We’ve been working with the Changing Places campaign for a long time, and we were able to design a fully-compliant facility complete with a wall-mounted X-Y hoist system. Read all about it on our website.

🏥 Barwell Medical Centre – Architectural Case StudyThe Barwell Medical Centre in Leicestershire represents a benchmark in community healthcare architecture—combining clinical functionality, inclusive design, and environmental responsibility. Completed in 2024 by contractor G F Tomlinson, this £3.6 million development replaces the outdated Jersey Way facility, responding to the growing healthcare demands of a rapidly expanding population.📐 Design Intent & Spatial PlanningThe new two-storey, L-shaped building was conceived to maximise site efficiency while delivering a welcoming, patient-centric experience. Located off High Street, the centre is easily accessible via public transport and includes 52 car parking spaces and six cycle racks—supporting sustainable travel and reducing barriers to access.Internally, the layout prioritises flow and flexibility:12 consulting rooms are arranged to support both general practice and specialist servicesDedicated zones for minor surgical procedures, recovery, and health promotionClear wayfinding and natural light enhance orientation and wellbeingWide corridors and doorways ensure full accessibility for wheelchair users and mobility aidsThe building’s form and material palette reflect a contemporary civic identity, with durable finishes selected for longevity and ease of maintenance.🌱 Sustainability & BREEAM ExcellenceConstructed to BREEAM Excellent standards, the centre integrates passive design strategies and energy-efficient systems. Key sustainability features include:High-performance insulation and glazingLow-energy lighting and HVAC systemsResponsible sourcing of materialsDemolition and reuse of the former brownfield site, previously occupied by a vehicle workshop and warehouseThese measures not only reduce operational carbon but also future-proof the building against evolving environmental standards.♿ Inclusive Design: Changing Places FacilityA standout feature of the project is the installation of a fully compliant Changing Places Toilet, delivered in partnership with Innova Care Concepts. This internal room is designed to meet the needs of individuals with profound and multiple learning disabilities and complex care requirements.Key features include:A height-adjustable changing benchA ceiling-mounted hoist systemA centrally placed peninsular toilet with space for carers on both sidesNon-slip flooring, privacy screen, and emergency alarm systemThis facility ensures that the medical centre is not only compliant with BS8300:2018 but also aligned with the ethos of inclusive architecture—enabling all users to access healthcare with dignity and independence.🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Community Integration & Social ValueThe project team placed strong emphasis on community engagement:70% of labour was sourced locally within 30 miles of the siteCollaboration with a neighbouring school included health and safety assemblies and a site poster competitionSupport for the local LOROS Hospice through a Christmas tree collection initiativeThese efforts demonstrate how architectural projects can extend their impact beyond the built form—fostering civic pride and social cohesion.🩺 Clinical Functionality & Future-ProofingDesigned to accommodate a projected increase in patient numbers—from 6,400 to over 11,000—the centre is equipped to evolve with changing healthcare needs. The flexible internal layout allows for:Expansion of services such as physiotherapy, mental health support, and minor surgeryAdaptation of rooms for emerging technologies and treatment modalitiesIntegration of digital infrastructure for telehealth and remote consultationsDr. Mark Findlay, GP Partner at Barwell and Hollycroft Medical Centres, noted the transformative impact of the new facility: “After 17 years of planning, we are thrilled to move into our new centre, through which we can now provide our patients and staff with the space and resources they deserve.”🏗️ Construction & DeliveryG F Tomlinson’s delivery approach balanced technical precision with community sensitivity. The team maintained close communication with local stakeholders, minimised disruption, and upheld high standards of site safety and aesthetics. Their experience in healthcare schemes ensured that clinical requirements were met without compromising architectural integrity.Group Managing Director Adrian Grocock reflected: “To deliver this contemporary medical facility, which will significantly enhance access to vital healthcare services for the Barwell community, has been an honour.”🧠 Architectural TakeawaysHuman-centred design is not a luxury—it’s a necessity in healthcare environmentsInclusive facilities like Changing Places Toilets should be standard, not exceptionalSustainability and social value can be embedded from concept to completionFlexibility in spatial planning ensures longevity and adaptability in public buildingsBarwell Medical Centre is more than a healthcare hub—it’s a blueprint for how architecture can serve, include, and uplift communities.

The school themselves chose us to supply and install 15 ceiling track hoist systems on this project. It was completely new building that would facilitate pupils with complex medical needs and autism, so creating an accessible, safe, secure environment was incredibly important. Through the entire design process, we made sure that our hoist systems would be providing the safest, easiest accessible solution to all students. Find out more about how we did it over on our website.

Based in North East Lincolnshire, St Andrew’s Hospice provides palliative and end of life care for adults and children. The hospice delivers a wide range of services including counselling, complementary therapies, lymphoedema clinics, physiotherapy and bereavement support.In order to enhance the quality and variety of care they provide for younger patients, plans were put forward for St Andrew’s Hospice to refurbish their Andy’s Children Unit.Needing specialist support with the design, installation and sourcing of equipment, St Andrew's got in touch with Innova for their expertise in loose furniture and bespoke hoisting solutions.Innova supported the project with a number of different hoisting options, including AirGlide 360 tracking with a AirRise 200 hoist unit, to facilitate an H-frame (X-Y) below hung overhead ceiling track hoisting system in one of their bathrooms.

St Andrew’s Hospice was undergoing well-deserved £9 million refurbishment, and they wanted their new inpatient unit to feel like a home-from-home for all patients and their families. Our Integralift hidden hoist was specified by the architect because it could provide accessibility without being obvious in the room. The hospice had made it clear that all equipment needed to match the overall décor of the hospice and fit in with their signature colour scheme. We ended up supplying over 160 items that all matched with their specifications. See the incredible photos on our website!

We were originally contacted by STEPS Rehabilitation when they were researching products to include in their new-build centre. they chose to go with us because of how subtle and sophisticated our product range is. The team wanted to make their facilities feel as comfortable and cosy as possible, and we provided equipment that could match that on all fronts. We also supplied and installed a completely bespoke stainless steel hydrotherapy pool complete with air jets and colour-changing LED lights! See videos of our work at STEPS over on our website.

Stocks Hall Nursing & Care Group have homes all over the UK, and they were opening a new one in Mawdesley, Lancashire. This home was designed specifically for people living with complex physical disabilities and plus size patients. Our designers worked closely with the owners to design a flexible, thorough hoist systems that would deliver for patients throughout the building, no matter how much their needs vary. We installed a total of 20 X-Y inset overhead hoist systems connecting private rooms to en-suites and assisted bathrooms. Take a closer look on our website!

Located just to the east of Worksop Town Centre, The Canch is an award-winning park that is owned and managed by Bassetlaw District Council.As part of Bassetlaw District Council’s commitment to continually improve the overall facilities at its Green Flag award-winning park, plans for a new building were put in place in 2021 to include a refreshments kiosk, a Changing Places toilet, a disabled toilet, a baby change and parent WC in addition to four unisex toilets.To improve their visitor experience and make their park accessible for all, Bassetlaw District Council got in touch with Innova Care Concepts to supply and install a new Changing Places facility.Take a look to fine out how Innova helped ensure The Canch had accessible toilet facilities for all visitors to their park .....