Beyond the Ward Door: Secure Mental Health Transport as Part of the Care Environment
Time: 15:10 - 15:30
Date: 2 June 2026
Theatre: Design & Digital Solutions Theatre
2-june-2026 15:10
2-june-2026 15:30
Europe/London
Beyond the Ward Door: Secure Mental Health Transport as Part of the Care Environment
The session would look at secure mental health ambulance transport as an extension of the care environment, rather than a purely logistical function. For people in acute distress, the journey between settings can be one of the highest-risk points in their pathway. Waiting areas, exits, handover points, ambulance loading, vehicle design, route planning and arrival
Design in Mental HealthSynopsis
The session would look at secure mental health ambulance transport as an extension of the care environment, rather than a purely logistical function. For people in acute distress, the journey between settings can be one of the highest-risk points in their pathway. Waiting areas, exits, handover points, ambulance loading, vehicle design, route planning and arrival arrangements can all influence whether a transfer remains calm, dignified and safe, or escalates into crisis.
Speakers
David Boswell Chief Executive Officer - VICTOR
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