Tree Health & Safety Audits for Healthcare & Hospital Sites
Healthcare environments demand the highest safety standards. Trees in hospital grounds and healthcare facilities provide shade and enhance wellbeing, but unmanaged risks can lead to accidents and liability.
At Urban Tree Management, we deliver independent consultancy, detailed safety inspections, and surveys to help you meet your duty of care and comply with National Tree Safety Group (NTSG) guidance.
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HEALTHCARE & HOSPITAL SECTOR
Why Tree Surveys Matter for Healthcare Sites
Early Warning System for Estate Managers
- Our tree health and safety audits act as an early warning system for healthcare and hospital site managers. By identifying risks before they escalate, we help ensure that patients, staff, and visitors are protected from foreseeable hazards.
Prioritized Tree Management Plans
- We prepare detailed tree inventories and devise prioritized schedules of essential tree works. This allows contractors to carry out risk management efficiently, while ensuring budgets are not exhausted on unnecessary works.
Technology-Driven Efficiency
- Using Pear Technology’s tree management software and survey equipment, we capture data quickly, produce digital maps, and generate clear management plans. Where defects require further investigation, we deploy the latest tree decay detection equipment to provide accurate diagnostics.
Why Choose Urban Tree Management?
- Professional members of the Arboricultural Association
- Lantra Awards Certificate for Professional Tree Inspections
- Licensed QTRA tree risk assessors
- Enhanced DBS certification for working in sensitive healthcare environments
- Completed surveys across the UK
- Professional Indemnity cover up to £1M and Public Liability up to £5M
Typical Risks We Identify
- Deadwood, fallen or split branches, cavities, and decayed timber — all visible signs of foreseeable risk to patients, staff, and visitors.
- Trees posing hazards near hospital entrances, car parks, walkways, and outdoor recovery spaces.
- Potential conflicts with planned extensions to wards, modular buildings, or landscaped areas (BS5837 Tree Survey & Report).
Benefits of a Tree Management Plan
- Demonstrates compliance with duty of care obligations.
- Creates a safer, more welcoming environment for patients and visitors.
- Prevents costly damage to property, vehicles, and infrastructure.
- Reduces the risk of injury or disruption to healthcare services.
Want a tree safety inspection for your healthcare site
By implementing a proactive tree management plan, healthcare and hospital sites can safeguard their communities, maintain aesthetics, and ensure resilience against foreseeable risks.
