How Dorset County Hospital Improved Safety, Sustainability and Efficiency with Speedwrap Pro

Healthcare catering environments demand the highest standards of safety, hygiene and operational efficiency. At Dorset County Hospital, the catering team is continually seeking practical solutions that improve working conditions for staff while supporting wider sustainability objectives.

Following the introduction of the Speedwrap Pro dispensing system and Ecocling™ Film solution, the hospital has seen improvements in workplace safety, speed and environmental performance, demonstrating how simple changes can deliver meaningful benefits across healthcare foodservice operations.

Like many NHS catering departments, Dorset County Hospital relies on food-wrapping solutions throughout daily food preparation and production. Traditional dispensers and cutterbox systems can present several challenges, including the risk of cuts and minor injuries, time-consuming roll replacement, excess packaging waste and the need to maintain high hygiene standards in busy production kitchens.

The hospital sought a safer, more sustainable solution that could be introduced without disrupting existing workflows or placing additional demands on staff.

The catering team implemented the Speedwrap Pro alongside recyclable Ecocling refill rolls. Designed specifically for professional foodservice environments, the dispensing system incorporates a patented safety blade, antimicrobial protection and recyclable* refill technology.

Improving Staff Safety

Staff wellbeing is a key priority across NHS catering services. The Speedwrap Pro’s patented safety blade design significantly reduces the risks associated with traditional systems with exposed blades, supporting safer handling during food preparation.

Tom Cooper, Catering Manager at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, commented:

“Staff safety is always our number one priority. The Speedwrap Pro’s safety blade removes many of the risks associated with traditional cutterboxes and gives our team confidence when using it every day.”

Increasing Operational Efficiency

In a busy hospital kitchen, small efficiencies can generate significant time savings. The Speedwrap Pro system is designed for rapid roll replacement and ease of use, helping minimise disruption during food production.

Severine Bruget from Dorset County Hospital said:

“The dispenser is straightforward to use, and changing rolls takes seconds. In a busy hospital kitchen, those time savings quickly add up across the day.”

Supporting Sustainability Goals

Sustainability is increasingly important as NHS organisations work towards ambitious environmental targets. The adoption of Ecocling Film and the Speedwrap Pro supports these objectives through UK manufacturing, reduced packaging waste, the elimination of plastic adapters and fully recyclable* refill rolls. The move away from traditional PVC film also helps reduce unnecessary plastic waste while supporting local supply chains and broader environmental goals.

Beverley Langden, Sustainability Lead at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, explained:

“Reducing waste and improving sustainability are key priorities for us. The move away from PVC film significantly reduces unnecessary plastic waste, while the Ecocling rolls support our wider environmental objectives and Green Plan.”

Maintaining High Hygiene Standards

Healthcare foodservice environments require rigorous hygiene controls. Speedwrap Pro incorporates BioCote® antimicrobial technology, helping to support infection prevention and maintain high hygiene standards.

Additional features include easy-clean surfaces and a durable construction that’s suitable for demanding healthcare environments.

*Ecocling Film is fully recyclable in soft plastics collection streams. Check with your local supermarket or local authority.

Film & Photography by Carlos Farinha @carlosclickuk