Consulting, examination and treatment facilities - supplement A: sexual and reproductive health clinics
Health Building Note 12-01 Supplement A
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Health Building Note
Abstract
Offers guidance on the planning and design of a sexual and reproductive health clinic located on an acute hospital site, either as a stand-alone facility or as an adjunct to a general out-patients’ department. Covers specific as well as general functional and design considerations, including for reception area, counselling rooms, and treatment facilities. Addresses engineering services.
History
Supersedes NHS Estates' HBN 12 Supplement 1, 'Genito urinary medicine clinics'. Supports NHS Estates' HBN 12, 'Out-patients department' (2004). Department of Health is now known as the Department of Health and Social Care.
ISBN
9780113227969
Subjects
- Building types
- Health buildings/hospitals
Publisher History
The Department of Health was committed to improving the quality and convenience of care provided by the NHS and social services. Its work included setting national standards, shaping the direction of health and social care services and promoting healthier living. Publications included Space for Health: Technical Manuals, as well as the Health Building Notes, Health Technical Memorandums, and White Papers. Add - They were renamed to the Department of Health and Social Care. However. responsibility for technical guidance was then transferred to NHS Improvement in February 2017 which is now part of NHS England and NHS Improvement.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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