MENTAL HEALTH


Furniture deal struck P


ineapple Contracts has struck a deal with the Health Service Executive (HSE) to supply Ireland’s mental health system with safe, quality furniture products.


The contract, initially for 48 months, will help to provide a


therapeutic environment with a range of soft seating, bedroom furniture, and lounge furniture that is safe and durable, but does not look institutional or clinical. The mental health service in Ireland has changed


considerably over the last 20 years. Driven by Irish Government policies, changing patient populations, and the closure or dismantling of the large mental institutions; the focus is now on better care and a more- supportive service. There are currently 45 hospitals in Ireland under the HSE, which


are split into seven regions, serving a population of 4.6 million. Within these buildings, HSE provides a range of mental health services, including day centres, sheltered workshops, rehabilitation, special care, and secure units. The national policy, A Vision for Change, has been in place


since 2006 and sets out the direction for mental health services across the country. It describes a framework for building and fostering positive


mental health across the entire community and for providing accessible, community-based, specialist services for people with mental illness. It proposes a holistic view of mental illness and recommends


an integrated multidisciplinary approach. Glyn Hathorn, sales director at Pineapple Contracts, said:


“We’re incredibly proud and excited about winning the HSE contract for mental health services. “This new opportunity will grow our network of mental health


care providers and give even more insight into the behaviours and challenges faced in these environments. “We know that it’s a constant learning curve, working


alongside people who manage mental health services, and we remain committed to helping them achieve their goals.”


www.pineapplecontracts.com Views sought on Southport project


facilities integrated with outpatient services and community teams on a single site. A trust spokesman said: “Mersey


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Care has ambitions to build two further hospitals like the recently-opened Clock View centre in Walton, in both Southport and Liverpool. “The Southport redevelopment will


consultation is being carried out following the publication of plans for a new mental health hospital


in Southport. The Hesketh Centre currently serves the mental health needs of patients, but Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust wants to see a total overhaul and upgrade of services, with a new ‘super centre’ built on the site of the former Southport Hospital. Local residents are now being


invited to share their views at public consultation events. The proposals will ensure the Southport and Formby areas have modern, fit-for-purpose inpatient care


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provide all of the beds we currently offer at the inpatient wards at the Boothroyd Unit and Hesketh Centre. Importantly, it will also provide all inpatients with their own individual en-suite rooms to promote privacy and dignity. Therapy areas and access to safe inner courtyard gardens will further help people’s recovery. “We are continuing to work with


local authorities to try and convert our proposals into designs and plans we can share with all our stakeholders.” The building has been designed by Gilling Dod Architects.


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Medical Architecture wins Scottish project


Medical Architecture and Kier have been appointed to lead the relocation of NHS Borders’ East/West Brigs Mental Health Rehabilitation Ward to Crumhaugh House in Hawick. Procured through Frameworks Scotland 2, the refurbishment of the two-storey property will provide 13 patients with high-quality, safe, and fit-for-purpose accommodation.


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