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Dr Shelley James is an international expert on light and health. She advises social housing and residential care providers around the world on evidence-led solutions to support wellbeing, safety, and independence in later life. Her work spans strategy, design guidance, team training, and evaluation of outcomes, with clients including WCS Care, St Monica Trust and
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Jennifer Beal is an Occupational Therapy Manager for Cygnet Health Care. She provides professional leadership and strategic development for recovery and rehabilitation across multiple service lines. With over 30 years’ experience across NHS and independent sectors, Jennifer combines advanced clinical expertise with systems-level leadership. She holds a master’s degree, leadership and management diploma, and sensory
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Step Exhibitions
Orchard House,
North Farm Road,
Tunbridge Wells,
TN2 3XF,
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.
Design in Mental Health Network (DiMHN) is an independent UK charity dedicated to improving mental health outcomes through better design.
The Design in Mental Health Conference is delivered in partnership with Step Exhibitions Ltd, a private, for-profit events company contracted to manage the operational and commercial aspects of the event.
DiMHN receives a portion of the event’s net surplus to support its charitable activities. The exact income received is reported in DiMHN’s Annual Report.
Step Exhibitions
Orchard House,
North Farm Road,
Tunbridge Wells,
TN2 3XF,
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.
Design in Mental Health Network (DiMHN) is an independent UK charity dedicated to improving mental health outcomes through better design.
The Design in Mental Health Conference is delivered in partnership with Step Exhibitions Ltd, a private, for-profit events company contracted to manage the operational and commercial aspects of the event.
DiMHN receives a portion of the event’s net surplus to support its charitable activities. The exact income received is reported in DiMHN’s Annual Report.
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