As one of the UK’s largest healthcare FF&E suppliers, Hygenius are looking forward to exhibiting at the IHEEM exhibition in October 2025 at Manchester Central. We are excited to see this year’s theme is ‘Prevention Is Better Than Cure’ – this couldn’t resonate more with our mission.
As specialists in infection-preventing furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) for healthcare environments, we believe the first step is preventative design.
The £1 billion impact
Healthcare-Associated Infections (HCAIs) continue to pose significant challenges across NHS and healthcare facilities. They cost lives, stretch resources, and put staff at risk. In England alone, over 300,000 patients are affected by HCAIs each year, costing the NHS over £1 billion annually. These levels are estimated to rise in years to come. But how we can prevent this?
The Power of Prevention
At Hygenius, we provide FF&E that is specifically designed to prevent infection growth and spread. Every unit, every worktop, every drawer is underpinned by evidenced-based infection control principles. For over 50 years, we have talked to estates teams, IPC professionals and front staff to create furniture that helps you fight infection.
Here’s just a few ways our furniture helps prevent infection:
- Seamless, non-porous surfaces – allow for regular deep cleaning without degrading and prevent bacterial buildup.
- Designing out dirt traps – enclosed drawer boxes and hinges, coved upstands, offset waste outlets
- Antibacterial coatings to help prevent pathogen survival on frequently touched surfaces
Let’s talk prevention at Stand C8
Hygenius are showcasing our latest healthcare FF&E innovations at IHEEM healthcare estates exhibition on the 21-22 October at Manchester Central.
Visit Stand C8 to learn how together, we can create Safer Places for Safer people.
