Healthcare Network Design for UK Providers
Network architecture for GP practices, private clinics, NHS suppliers, and dental groups. We segment patient data into a defined trust zone, align with NHS DSPT controls, and design for clinical-grade availability — so a switch reboot never leaves a clinician without records.
What’s Included
PHI Trust Zone Design
Patient data isolated in a dedicated VLAN with strict ACLs. EHR, PACS, and lab systems live behind a clinical zone firewall — guest Wi-Fi and admin traffic cannot reach them.
NHS DSPT Control Mapping
Topology annotated against NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit controls — auditors get a single document showing scope, segmentation, and access boundaries.
Clinical-Grade Resilience
Dual-firewall HA, redundant uplinks, UPS-backed core switching. A clinical session never drops because a single component failed.
Medical Device IoT Segmentation
Imaging, monitoring, and infusion devices placed on a managed IoT VLAN with vendor-specific allowed flows. No device gets unrestricted internet.
Visitor & Patient Wi-Fi Isolation
Guest SSID on a fully isolated VLAN with bandwidth caps and no route into clinical zones. Captive portal where required.
As-Built Documentation
Topology diagrams in draw.io and PDF, VLAN register, IP plan, and a DSPT-aligned summary suitable for accreditation submissions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with NHS practices and private clinics?
Both. We design networks for NHS GP practices, primary-care networks, NHS suppliers (DSPT-required), private medical clinics, dental groups, and independent specialists. The framework adapts to whichever assurance regime applies.
How does this map to NHS DSPT requirements?
The DSPT requires evidence of network segmentation, access control, and data-flow understanding. Our designs produce a topology document plus a DSPT-control matrix mapping your zones, firewalls, and ACLs to specific assertion items — significantly reducing time spent compiling assurance evidence.
What about HIPAA if we serve US-affiliated organisations?
HIPAA Security Rule technical safeguards (access control, audit, integrity, transmission security) map cleanly onto network segmentation and zone-based firewalling. We design to satisfy both NHS DSPT and HIPAA where the practice has US-resident patient data.
Can you integrate medical devices into the design?
Yes. Modality scanners, infusion pumps, patient monitors and similar devices are placed on a managed IoT VLAN with vendor-specific allowed flows (often outbound-only to vendor cloud or internal PACS). No device gets unrestricted internet.
How long does a healthcare network design typically take?
A single-site GP practice or clinic: 5–7 business days. A multi-site primary care network: 3–4 weeks. We provide a fixed-price quote after a 30-minute scoping call.
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