Designing Calm in Crisis: Reimagining MHCAS for Safer Patient Care
Time: 10:50 - 11:10
Date: 2 June 2026
Theatre: Design & Digital Solutions Theatre
2-june-2026 10:50
2-june-2026 11:10
Europe/London
Designing Calm in Crisis: Reimagining MHCAS for Safer Patient Care
Designing Calm in Crisis: Reimagining MHCAS for Safer Patient Care explores the need for a purpose-designed Mental Health Crisis Assessment Service in response to rising demand, audit findings, and national priorities. The presentation focuses on how thoughtful refurbishment and intelligent spatial design can transform existing NHS environments into calm, therapeutic spaces, even within significant financial
Design in Mental HealthSynopsis
Designing Calm in Crisis: Reimagining MHCAS for Safer Patient Care explores the need for a purpose-designed Mental Health Crisis Assessment Service in response to rising demand, audit findings, and national priorities. The presentation focuses on how thoughtful refurbishment and intelligent spatial design can transform existing NHS environments into calm, therapeutic spaces, even within significant financial constraints. It highlights how MHCAS can relieve pressure on emergency departments, improve patient flow, and enhance safety and dignity for people in crisis. By working creatively within NHS budget limitations, the project demonstrates how good design can deliver meaningful improvements to patient experience and care outcomes.
Speakers
Phil Wisson Director of Estates & Facilities - London NHS Foundation Trust
Tom Colliss Partner - AK Design Partnership LLP
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