More and more people are spending a considerable amount of time at their doctor’s surgery, as a result of our ageing demographic society combined with the increase of General Practioners (GPs) surgeries facing closure.

Infection and bacteria control within these facilities is becoming an even greater challenge. Germs thrive in stuffy, unventilated environments and spread through the air via sneezes, coughs and colds. With the growing concern over the recent MRSA, C diff (clostridium difficilie) and flu epidemic scares, tougher measures in areas such as decontamination and cleanliness are being implemented. With the majority of germs passed on from person to person through close contact and airborne particles, doctors waiting surgeries are prime targets for infections to be carried and passed on.

The Environmental Protection Agency lists indoor air quality among the top five risks to health problems, since indoor air is up to five times more polluted than outdoor air, which can cause sickness and trigger respiratory problems, such as asthma.

The installation of an efficient air conditioning system can dramatically improve the surrounding environment. With unique features such as an air purifying system the antibacterial pre-filter will reduce large dust particles, mould and unpleasant odours to create a healthier and more pleasant environment. Furthermore, air conditioning filters can replicate outdoor moisture to create a naturally refreshed feel. By maintaining moisture and humidity levels you not only control the comfort of the surrounding area, but also provide an environment within which viruses cannot survive.


The ideal solution to ensure your surgery is maintaining the perfect indoor environment for patients and staff is to contact a reliable HVAC provider. Cold Control, the award wining air conditioning and refrigeration specialists, can provide and create the ideal temperature control solution to keep patients cool and comfortable, making a visit to the doctors a healthier and less stressful experience. Cold Control has a wealth of experience in specifying, designing and installing energy efficient systems in doctor’s surgeries and can supply and install all your refrigeration requirements, including vaccine and pharmaceutical fridges. The company also offers a preventative maintenance package to ensure your system is working to its full capacity, ensuring patients and staff are not exposed to any of the bacteria that might accumulate in the filtering system.

Creating the perfect indoor environment with good indoor air quality not only reduces allergy and asthma symptoms but also provides a pleasant and calm atmosphere that will help relax patients and can even boost productivity for staff by reducing fatigue.

Mark Grant, Managing Director of Cold Control, commented: "Providing a comfortable and healthy environment for both staff and patients is vital. Just as important is regular service and maintenance of your air-conditioning system. Meticulous cleaning will guarantee that your system is running to its optimum performance and will provide product longevity. Furthermore, it will present good quality air, ensuring that all occupants are breathing in healthy air."

For more information on Cold Control's air conditioning and refrigeration installation expertise, or their comprehensive service and maintenance packages Tel: 0844 9670573 or alternatively Visit: www.coldcontrol.co.uk