DESIGN IN MENTAL HEALTH 2024 EVENT PREVIEW
A new era and new venue for flagship event
This June will mark the start of a new era for the annual Design in Mental Health event as it makes its debut at the Manchester Central convention complex. Already established as a leading event for the mental health built environment, the two-day conference, exhibition, and awards relocates to the heart of one of Europe’s most energetic cities as part of plans to develop its visitor base, and the range of products and services on show, and to continue to attract leading names in the sector to speak at the conference.
Launched in 2013, Design in Mental Health brings together professionals and lived experience experts to learn about, share, and debate, every aspect of good design in mental health settings. Over the course of its first decade, the event has developed a diverse international community of attendees from across public and private healthcare, mental health charities, academia, architectural and design services, and product manufacturers, to name but a few. Now, after 10 successful live events in the Midlands, Design in Mental Health is relocating to a bigger venue in Manchester as it looks to develop its role as the home of learning and networking for anyone involved with the practice or theory of designing, building, equipping, refurbishing, or managing, places and spaces for mental health treatment. The event is organised by Step Exhibitions in conjunction with Design in Mental Health Network (DiMHN), a charity which aims to improve mental health outcomes by spreading the practice of good design, co-produced with lived experience. Speaking of the Network’s plans for the future, DiMHN CEO, Hannah Chamberlain, said, “As the Network continues to develop in reach and ambition, we are looking to create greater impact for our primary beneficiaries; those using mental health services day to day.
Creating ‘an informed community’ “Our goal is to create an informed community, with the tools and passion to influence and make change for the benefit of people using mental health services and frontline staff. With this purpose in mind, the move to Manchester, as a well-established and high-profile venue, will support an expanded capacity for exhibitors, delegates, and speakers at our annual flagship conference and exhibition. We’re looking forward to what the future brings in terms of opportunities to develop the community, expand our membership, lead the agenda, and champion best
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Attendance and opening times
Design in Mental Health 2024 takes place at Manchester Central from 4-5 June.
Conference delegate places can be booked at
www.designinmentalhealth.com. The exhibition is free to attend; register in advance via the website for faster entry on the day.
Opening times: l Tuesday 4 June: 9am-8pm. l Wednesday 5 June: 9am-4pm.
practice for better mental health outcomes.” A bigger venue has allowed for
expansion of the event in all aspects. A third conference theatre has been added, and the number of sessions available overall increased, with a further room hosting roundtable workshops also on offer to conference delegates over the two days. The number of companies exhibiting has also increased, providing even more expertise on hand for visitors to find information and answers on the challenges facing them and their organisations. As with previous editions of the
event, Design in Mental Health 2024 will offer a range of attendance options to suit different budgets, diaries, and requirements. Those wanting the full, all-access conference and exhibition experience can purchase a Conference Delegate pass, with a discounted rate available for public sector professionals, and a choice of attending one day or both. Exhibition-only attendance remains free of charge, and includes access to not only the exhibition hall but also the Awards reception on 4 June. The Conference at Design in Mental
Health (see the full programme on pages 46-47) is curated by a cross-disciplinary group of experts from DiMHN, and for 2024 they have designed a programme including a range of interactive content formats, with presentations and workshops organised around six key themes: Person-centred Approach; Design, Estates, Facilities & Equipment Learning; Collaboration & Partnership Innovation; Safety- and Psychologically-informed Environments; New Ways of Working; and, new for this year, Custodial and Operational Learning.
High-profile keynotes Each day of the Conference will feature two high-profile keynote speakers. The morning keynote on 4 June will be delivered by Andy Bell, Chief Executive of Centre for Mental Health, on the subject of ‘Designing a Mentally Healthier Nation’. The afternoon keynote on day one will be given by Dr Jacqueline Dyer MBE, Chair of NHS England’s Advancing Mental Health Equalities Taskforce, and its Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework Steering Group. Dr Dyer will talk on the subject of ‘Striving to Become an Anti-Racism
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