In light of increased concerns over water safety in healthcare settings, where antibiotic resistance and other tolerances have been documented, a question mark remains as to whether-or-not the current Water Quality and Safety guidance suitably caters for the complex and additional demands which the mental health sector must contend with. The requirement of mental health,… Read more »
The mental health estate forms a substantial part of the estates portfolio which fails to meet current guidance around ventilation. It also has specific requirements. Many facilities are in older buildings that are difficult to manage. The purpose of the talk is to make the invisible (air) visible with a view to aiding designers and… Read more »
Active and integrated communities, designed with wellbeing at their heart are known to be more supportive, and have the potential to reduce hospital admissions. The Ageing Well Village in Backworth is an ambitious scheme for later living. A collaboration between Northumberland Estates, Local Authority, specialist healthcare providers, and third sector organisations, the scheme creates an… Read more »
Over the past 50 or so years we have seen the proliferation of ‘the therapy room’ as the primary environment for individuals to work through their mental distress with the professional other. At the same time there is a large issue across mental health services in relation to certain groups of people not accessing services… Read more »
In collaboration with a large NHS Foundation Trust based in the North of England, this research project aims to understand the psychological dimensions of acute inpatient ward social spaces and explore the interplay of inhabitants and in both existing and newly developed acute environments. Acute wards are collective spaces of care, monitored and supported by… Read more »
Over the last 12 months the teams at Gilling Dod, Kingsway Group and Britplas have undertaken research, development, and collaboration to explore patient centred design around next generation CAMHS bedroom environments and in particular design responses around Autism, Neurodiversity and eating disorders. The project is a vehicle to stimulate meaningful engagement and collaboration with a… Read more »
The Safe Home Environment Assessment (SHEA) was developed as a pragmatic way to capture risk issues and sensory preferences that need to be considered when designing a more bespoke home for someone. It was originally focused on the transforming care agenda where suitable housing has been acknowledged to be one of the potential barriers to… Read more »
Reflections on the new £32m Aspen Wood Low Secure Learning Disabilities Unit Project, Maghull, for Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. Including national context re LD services, service aspirations/key drivers, Service user engagement, cross sector learnings, Sensory design, security challenges, Landscape design, the Arts, construction delivery through COVID. Lessons learned/Influence and on two subsequent GDA LD… Read more »
Step Exhibitions
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Tel. 01892 518877
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Step Exhibitions
Step House,
North Farm Road,
Tunbridge Wells,
TN2 3DR,
United Kingdom.
Tel. 01892 518877
If you would like more information on how you can be involved on a commercial level as either an exhibitor or sponsor, please contact the team on: +44(0)1892 518877.
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