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Introducing new technology in Mental Health: Reducing the risk

P+HS Architects, Bradford District NHS and Safehinge Primera join forces for an open discussion on the barriers and benefits of introducing new technology in Mental Health.  They’ll explore key themes including: Contrast of technology in mental and physical health Overcoming barriers to new technology The role of independent testing to build product confidence and certainty… Read more »

DAVID PARKIN – PART 3 BARRY PUNCHES ME

David will be speaking about his experience at next year’s conference. Please feel free to get in contact with him before or after the event.  parkinpresents@gmail.com

DAVID PARKIN – PART 1 GETTING SECTIONED

In 2017 David made an installation ‘DAVID PARKIN’S DELUSIONS OF GRANDEUR’ about his four months under section, suffering from a bipolar episode. It was a multi-layered look at his experience and about how mental health spaces and experiences could be improved. Here he is reading from the installation’s text panels. www.davidparkin.org David will be speaking about his… Read more »

International Perspectives & Insights

Changing the status quo requires evidence and persistence – and partnership with a client also seeking a better way. The incredible journey to rebuild Tiaho Mai, the 76-bed acute mental health unit at Middlemore Hospital, was the outcome of two strands of research ­that converged in 2014 to deliver a landmark project for New Zealand…. Read more »

Victoria Jordan

Project Manager at Recom Solutions Ltd – Chartered Building Consultancy Victoria is a Chartered Construction Manager with experience of Project Management within Mental Health Environments at the NHS. Victoria aspires to continue delivering projects which truly benefit the well-being of service users. Victoria is undertaking a Professional Doctorate which focusses on how to better achieve… Read more »

Alan Newman

Troup Bywaters + Anders Alan is UK healthcare lead for TB+A who provide engineering services design solutions that bring buildings to life. Alan started at TB+A as an apprentice at 16 and now as a business owner is currently involved in more than £350m of healthcare developments including a variety within the mental health sector…. Read more »

Richard Walker

Director of Capital Investment & Estate Services, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Richard has had 30 years in the NHS in senior positions in Estates and Facilities in Mental Health and Community Trusts across the North of England. He lives in North Yorkshire with his wife and grown up family. He has a passion in… Read more »