Work is about to commence with Archus Ltd and NHS England and NHS Improvement on Health Building Note (HBN) 03-04 – Medium Secure Units. To inform the development of the document we would be pleased to hear from all those who have any involvement in medium secure units particularly from: Clinicians Patients Estates personnel Facilities […]
Read MoreThursday 10 September 16:00-17:00 This session will provide an overview of the new testing guidance, and how architects and clients can use it within their own projects. BRE and the Design in Mental Health Network have partnered together for the past 5 years to create comprehensive testing guidance for products used in mental health environments, […]
Read MoreDesign in Mental Health online is a comprehensive digital resource for Mental Health professionals. Available week commencing 7th September, delivering online, up-to-date and innovative content usually only accessible at the Design in Mental Health Conference & Exhibition. Register for the Live Webinar Programme Stream Webinars On-Demand View product demonstration Videos Read Mental Healthcare Design Whitepapers […]
Read MoreWelcome to the latest edition of The Network. With even more of the latest news, exclusive digital only feature articles and innovative technology and products, the latest issue of The Network is now available to view online. This month’s highlights include: – A report on a new guide to testing the robustness and anti-ligature performance […]
Read MoreOver recent weeks, we have been monitoring the impact of Covid-19 on society and particularly our market. This has included: Following the progress of the UK in terms of UK Government Covid Alert Levels and the steps of adjustment taken to social distancing measures. Considering measures necessary for delivering events safely post Covid-19. Taking into […]
Read More‘Digital Week’ featured a whole host of free-to-attend Webinars discussing pressing topics such as Sector Resilience, Stakeholder Engagement, Collaborating to Save Lives Through Good Design and much more. If you were unable to attend the Webinars but interested in the topics and issues raised, you can watch (or rewatch) them here. Take a look and let […]
Read More‘Digital Week’ features a whole host of free-to-attend Webinars, On-Demand Content, Workshops/Roundtables, and many more exciting digital opportunities. Quick Links: – Information – Webinar Programme – Speakers About 80 to 90% of the week will be provided complimentary to our existing exhibitors, sponsors, supporters, and the Design in Mental Health Network, as without their continued […]
Read MoreEnsuring the safety of people with mental illness whilst in an inpatient facility is critical and can often be affected by the products selected for the built environment. A lack of clear guidance or ability to assess multiple options limits innovation and the improvement of these spaces. That’s why DIMHN were pleased to have partnered […]
Read MoreAnnouncing an Extra Opportunity to Submit a Presentation for this Years Design in Mental Health Conference, 16-17 Nov The advisory group is issuing a 2nd Call for Presentations on specific themes, outlined below. Designing and delivering therapeutic mental health environments Capital – How to fund large projects Acute Healthcare – integrated acute / mental health […]
Read MoreWith concern escalating over the Coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19); the announcement by the Prime Minister regarding the need for social distancing; and following consultation, we have concluded that it is in the best interest of all parties to reschedule Design in Mental Health. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, but we believe that the […]
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