DiMH 2024 PREVIEW ‘UK’s first’ rotamoulded bedroom furniture range


Mulberry Contract Furniture, exhibiting for the first time at an annual DiMHN conference and exhibition, says it is eagerly anticipating visitors’ discovery of its Prodigy range. The company said: “The launch of this pioneering collection marks the introduction of the UK’s first rota-moulded bedroom furniture range, with a distinct wood grain finish. In Manchester we will also be presenting an array of seating options, including RockSmart, Hondo Nuevo, Pax, Vesta, Coupe, and our Forte chair and dining table. Our diverse seating ranges are each designed to elevate strength, comfort,


xxx xxx The ‘next


generation’ in washroom control


“The next generation in washroom control is here with the Wallgate WDC- NX-BTD Handheld Bluetooth Device for remote washroom management – providing wireless control in the palm of your hand,” says the specialist designer and manufacturer of ‘robust, innovative, and efficient’ washrooms and sanitaryware solutions. Wallgate added: “With the ability to


fully programme and remotely manage your washrooms, including features such as water lockouts to isolate sanitaryware, remote activation of all connected sanitaryware, adjustable cycle times, and set auto-purging to minimise little-used outlets, this remote management solution now provides staff with full washroom control, without the need to enter the service- user’s room; particularly invaluable in highly volatile situations.” The Handheld Bluetooth Device is


durable, with an antimicrobial enclosure and desktop docking station. Wallgate said: “We’ve also taken security very seriously, and have programmed the device to solely connect with the Wallgate WDC-NX washroom management system, removed all cameras, and restricted any external communications.


Used alongside our WEX300- NX intelligent distribution board and WDC100-NX and WDC200-NX modules, it can provide single or twin room control of water, power, and lighting. Also, with the ability to instantly access real-time usage data, our device enables staff to closely monitor individual service-user behaviour on-the- move.”


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and style, in challenging spaces. We will also be highlighting our in-house manufacturing capabilities, offering exhibition visitors a first-hand glimpse into the craftsmanship and innovation that crated our cabinetry ranges, Apollo pro and Titan.” Mulberry Contract Furniture will be joined on stand 108 by Norix Furniture, an American innovator in rotamoulded furniture. The company said: “Join us at DiMH 2024 to witness the fusion of pioneering design, quality manufacturing, and unparalleled comfort, setting a new standard in the challenging furniture market. We look forward to welcoming you.”


‘Pioneering’ mental health bedroom returns for second year running


A ‘pioneering’ modular mental health bedroom built by Darwin Group is returning to the Design in Mental Health event for a second year running. Bedroom Evolved drew the crowds


at last year’s exhibition on its launch. Created by leading offsite healthcare construction firm, Darwin Group, in collaboration with Safehinge Primera and Tough Furniture, the bedroom ‘set a new bar for acceptable standards in mental health bedroom design’, Darwin said. The company added: “This year the team behind the bedroom has made several


improvements based on visitor feedback – including changes to the furniture, lighting, flooring, and colour palette. “The idea for the original project came


from the recognition that the NHS needs a high-quality, cost-effective solution that can be deployed at speed while also providing a calming, serene place to improve people’s chances of responding successfully to treatment.” With an overall area of 32.19 m2


, the


bedroom, with an en-suite bathroom, has anti-ligature fixtures and fittings, and an innovative anti-barricade, anti-ligature door. It builds on the tried and tested space standards of repeatable rooms, incorporating the latest advances in mental health design. Darwin Group Principal architect, Louis


Sullivan, part of the team that created Bedroom Evolved, will also be speaking at the event, at 3pm on 4 June, to discuss lessons learned from the project.


Design for safety and


wellbeing in mental health Aesthetics and design play a crucial role in creating calming and therapeutic healthcare environments, especially in mental healthcare settings. Altro says it offers ‘inspiring, hygienic,


and safe solutions’ for hospitals, care homes, and community centres. It said: “Our floors and walls come in various colours, are easy to clean, and offer options like biophilic designs and sound reduction. Altro’s adhesive-free floors are odour-free and quick to install, while our resin floors provide flexibility and anti-pick properties. “We prioritise creating welcoming and


inclusive spaces that promote physical and emotional wellbeing for residents and patients. Our products are also designed with durability, hygiene, and safety in mind. Additionally, Altro offers support for


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design – including CPDs on mental health, neurodiversity and dementia design, specialist design assistance, and tailored technical support. “With Altro, you can trust that your healthcare environment will not only perform well, but also look good, and prioritise the wellbeing of those who use it.”


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