Maximising space and accessibility at Moorfields Eye Clinic, Croydon Hospital

The brief

Following a brief from staff at Moorfields Eye Clinic, Ocura was brought in to revamp their utility room by maximising storage capacity and accessibility. When space is at a premium, creative solutions become essential — especially in high-traffic areas like a utility room that serves multiple purposes. 

The department wanted to replace their existing shelving units with more robust racking systems to better organise supplies and equipment. However, this wasn’t your average storage upgrade: the room contained various fixed obstacles, including a cleaner’s sink, a lockable safe, and a radiator, which required precise planning and tailored solutions.

The approach

The process began when Helga at Moorfields Eye Clinic reached out to Ocura with an initial inquiry about upgrading their existing storage unit. Conveniently, Jennie from our team was already on-site and was able to visit the space the same day. She took detailed measurements and assessed the room layout, identifying key areas for improvement and noting the importance of providing optimal storage for fast-turnover consumables.

With these insights, the Ocura team set to work on designing a solution that would maximise the space and functionality of the storage unit. Our focus was on developing a shelving system that would not only make the best use of the available area but also cater specifically to the clinic’s need for quick access to essential supplies.

The outcome

Our Clini-Store™ solution replaced the clinic’s industrial racking with medical-grade shelving specifically designed for healthcare environments. This includes an extra shelf dedicated to fast-turnover consumables, with additional shelving carefully placed on each side of the window. A customised solution was also developed for the cleaner’s area, incorporating shelving that leaves clearance for the sink and lockable safe while ensuring maximum stability. 

The rust-free, bacteria-resistant design, tool-free adjustable shelves, and streamlined surfaces are further advantages of the Clini-Store™ range — providing practical, hygienic, and flexible storage that meets the clinic’s unique needs.

Kirsten Addison, Play Specialist at Moorfield Eye Clinic, expressed that the new storage setup has ​“made a huge difference!” One of the key improvements was creating enough dedicated space for spare wheelchair storage without compromising valuable racking capacity. Additionally, adjustable shelf heights have allowed for far more efficient use of vertical space, making it possible to store significantly more equipment than the previous shelving could accommodate.