“Very professional looking integrated arts scheme, feeling like part of the building and cleverly bringing together patient ideas from workshops (that were as equally important as the ends results).”

“A dedicated team collaborating successfully, using Expert by Experience input but with one eye on longer term goals, looking beyond the short-term benefits.”

“Good Initiative, supporting therapy through the arts. Evidence based and developed through research and engagement.”

“This was an excellent submission with clear detail on successful initiatives which have improved patient care and service user involvement. Also an environment and safety focus.”

“This initiative had a great use of light and colour.”

“This project involved the use of simple initiatives with great ideas in a very tight space, but delivering positive impacts for patients.”

“This involved considerate design for patient safety without being ‘Big Brother’. Huge benefits for the healing environment in allowing a more ‘normalised’ space.”

“A beauty therapy village solution for patients (views, seats, thoughtful fittings) as well as spaces for staff, all considered with links to the wider community.“

“A fantastic overall design. Proper incorporation of nature and consideration for the benefits of biophilia but importantly for the staff as well as the patients.“

“The Judges were impressed with the continuous links to nature throughout all aspects of the designed solutions, recognising the importance this plays to wellbeing.“

“This is a subtle yet affective design which builds on and enhances the existing facility.”

“As a concept: this is a fantastic national scheme with huge potential future impact and an opportunity to benefit more than just those initially intended, through a wider range of collaborators.”

“A great team working with the right people through all stages of the project – carefully considered outcomes during the design with EbE input at the heart, but continuing to listen beyond the project delivery.”