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Welsh Health Building Notes (WHBNs) & Health Building Notes (HBNs)

 

Code Title Publication Date Supplement Number/ Part/ Supporting Documents

WHBN 00-01

General Design Guidance for Healthcare Buildings

2017  

WHBN 00-02

Sanitary Spaces

2016 Revision 1

WHBN 00-03

Clinical and Clinical Support Spaces

2013  

WHBN 00-04

Circulation and Communication Spaces 2014  

WHBN 00-07

Planning for a Resilient Healthcare Estate 2017  

WHBN 00-08

Land and Property appraisal and estate performance indicators 2018  

WHBN 00-09

Infection Control in the Built Environment 2016  

WHBN 00-10

Flooring

2014 Part A
WHBN 00-10 Walls and Ceiling 2014 Part B
WHBN 00-10 Sanitary Assemblies 2014 Part C
WHBN 00-10 Windows and Associated Hardware 2014 Part D
WHBN 01-01 Cardiac Facilities 2017  
WHBN 02-01 Cancer Treatment Facilities 2016  
WHBN 03-01 Adult Acute Mental Health Units 2016  
WHBN 03-02 Facilities for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) 2018 Case Studies, Stakeholder Needs, Schedule of Accommodation and Quality of Life Checklist
WHBN 04-01 Adult In-Patient Facilities 2014  
WHBN 04-01 Adult In-Patient Facilities - Isolation Facilities for Infectious Patients in Acute Settings 2014 Supplement 1
WHBN 04-01 Adult In-Patient Facilities - Negative Pressure Suites 2019 Supplement 2
WHBN 04-02 Critical Care Units 2016  
WHBN 07-01 Renal Care: Satellite Dialysis Unit 2016  
WHBN 07-02 Renal Care: Main Renal Unit 2016  
HBN 08-02 Dementia-Friendly Health and Social Care Environments 2016  
WHBN 09-02 Maternity Services 2013  
WHBN 09-03 Neonatal Units 2016  
HBN 6 Facilities for Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology   Not applicable in Wales
HBN 8 Facilities for Rehabilitation Services 2004  
HBN 10-02 Day-Surgery Facilities 2007  
HBN 12 Out-Patients Department 2004  
HBN 12 Out-Patients Department: Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Restorative Dentistry 1992 Supplement 2
HBN 12 Out-Patients Department: ENT and Audiology Clinics, Hearing Aid Centres 1994 Supplement 3
HBN 12 Out-Patients Department: Ophthamology 1996 Supplement 4
HBN 12-01 Consulting, examination and treatment facilities: Sexual and reproductive health clinics 2008 Supplement A
HBN 13 Sterile Service Department 2004  
HBN 13 Sterile Service Department: Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Section 1994 Supplement 1
WHBN 14-01 Pharmacy and Radiopharmacy Facilities 2014  
WHBN 14-02 Medicines Storage in Clinical Areas 2023  
HBN 15 Facilities for Pathology Services 2005 2nd Edition
HBN 15-01 Accident and Emergency Departments - Planning and Design Guidance  2018  
HBN 15-02 Facilities for Same Day Emergency/Ambulatory Care 2021  
HBN 15-03 Hospital Helipads 2008 Superseded by the following guidelines from the Civil Aviation Authority: CAP 1264 2016
HBN 20 Facilities for Mortuary and Post-Mortem Room Services 2005 3rd Edition
HBN 23 Hospital Accommodation for Children and Young People 2004  
HBN 26 Facilities for Surgical Procedures 2004 Volume 1
WHBN 36 General Medical Practice Premises in Wales 2017 Revision 1
  Primary Care Good Design Illustrated 2005-2020 2021  
HBN 37 In-Patient Facilities for Older People 2005 2nd Edition 
HBN 44 Accommodation for Ambulance Services 1994  
HBN 52 Accommodation for Day Care: Endoscopy Unit 1991 Volume 2
HBN 52 Accommodation for Day Care: Medical Investigation and Treatment Unit 1995 Volume 3