Impact on costs
| Cost item | Single-bedroom hospital |
|---|---|
| Space requirement | More space required for wards but not for other areas |
| Building costs per bed | 5% higher in 100% single-bedroom hospital than in a 50% single-room hospital |
| Cleaning costs per bed | 53% higher in single bedrooms (extra £1050 per bed per year) |
| Number of beds | Decreased from 791 to 784 (−0.9%) |
| Nursing staff WTE | Increased from 1793 to 1847 WTE (3%) |
| Nursing staff costs | Increased from £60.88 million to 62.55 million (2.7%) |
WTE, whole time equivalent.