*New Award* Outside Spaces
The panel are introducing a new award for 2022 on the subject of outside spaces. The benefits within a mental health environment of healing, therapeutic, attractive and well-designed outside spaces is well documented.
This award has no limits in terms of the size or the function of an outside space within a mental health environment – it could be recreational, for therapy, education, contemplation and calming, or as part of the building design to be used in conjunction with the therapy and care taking place within the facility itself.
Product Innovation (£150 + VAT)
The panel want to see new and innovative products which have been launched and used in a mental health setting in the last 30 months (January 2020 onwards). The product should be:
> Imaginative, creative, innovative and original
> Aesthetically appealing
> Robust, durable and safe
> Meet generally accepted anti-ligature requirements unless specifically developed for dementia
> Improve on previous design
Concept Product Innovation
This award is for design concepts for new and innovative products. The product should be:
> A new product not presently available
> An improvement on an existing product
> Should improve the environment for the service user and the clinicians
> Imaginative, creative, innovative and original
> Aesthetically appealing
> Robust, durable and safe
> Meet generally accepted anti-ligature requirements unless specifically developed for dementia
Service User Engagement
The Service User Engagement Award highlights innovative and thoughtful engagement of service users’ in the design process. It shows how services users’ perspectives on the environment has been captured and their inclusion in the design process from consultation to completion.
The panel want to see the importance of providing a connection between service users and the people with the skill and knowledge to help them develop their own thinking and explore further options.
Project of the Year – Refurbishment
> Innovative and creative project offering a therapeutic environment which enhances recovery
> Visually interesting and offering good, flexible use of space both internally and externally
> Demonstrates good integration into the surrounding landscape
> Is energy efficient and uses sustainable materials
> A team works well together exploring different solutions and can recognise and demonstrate the contributions of service users to the design process
Project of the Year – New Build
> Innovative and creative project offering a therapeutic environment which enhances recovery
> Visually interesting and offering good, flexible use of space both internally and externally
> Demonstrates good integration into the surrounding landscape
> Is energy efficient and uses sustainable materials
> A team works well together exploring different solutions and can recognise and demonstrate the contributions of service users to the design process
Art Installation
> Shows excellence in artistic vision.
> Innovative in a therapeutic environment.
> Visually interesting and create a sense of identity.
> Demonstrates good integration into the project.
> Commitment to good environmental practice and uses sustainable materials
> Collaborative works are accepted.
Clinical Team
Any clinical team in a clinical service or across an organisation. Must be linked directly to mental healthcare
Low Cost – High Impact
This award is for products or schemes, internal or external, which have been financially prudent but have had significant impact on improving patient care, wellbeing, safety and/or enhanced the healing environment.
