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THE NETWORK | OCTOBER 2020
I had hoped to talk about our upcoming conference in November, but COVID-19 has had other ideas, and we are now looking forward to 9-10 June 2021. 2020 will be remembered not only as the year of non- events – I don’t know about you, but theatre visits and holidays have all been moved to next year – but also the advancement of the virtual world, with webinars, Microsoft Team, and Zoom meetings. Don’t forget to check out our programme of monthly webinars [
https://www.designinmentalhealth.com/ webinar-programme-2020]. I just hope that all the delayed events which can’t be done virtually will take place next year, though the news at the moment about a vaccine is encouraging, so I’ll look on the bright side. We live in strange times; in my hometown of Huddersfield we keep going in and out of lock down. One day we can cuddle our young grandson, but the next we can’t; instead, we have to wave from the pavement. How confusing for little ones, and how sad for adults. Add to that the loss of employment across the country, and there is no wonder that an increasing level of psychological distress and mental ill health are being reported in the UK. The effects of the pandemic are going to be felt for years to come, and it is therefore essential that our industry responds quickly and promptly to support clinical staff and improve the environment for mental health services in both new and refurbished premises.
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10 Inspiring mental health hubs apply best practice Medical architects Evangelia Chrysikou and Eleftheria Savvopoulou discuss a recent research project into good practice in the creation of inspiring, imaginative, community- integrated mental healthcare facilities worldwide. They explain how the findings will inform plans for redevelopment of the historic St Pancras Hospital site in London.
15 Where service-users and staff feel valued
Kajima Partnership’s joint venture with Sir Robert McAlpine Capital Ventures sees them as master-developer for the St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust Estate Modernisation Programme, centered on The Springfield University Hospital site. Here Teva Hesse, of CF Møller Architects, explains the practice’s part in the scheme in Wandsworth.
22 Building facilities to keep staff and users safe
Creating safe and positive spaces in mental healthcare facilities has been proven to impact on both service-user and staff well-being. Phil Barsby, Business Development manager at Intastop, explains how the company supports the mental healthcare sector through in-depth research, collaboration, and product development.
26 New facility is integrated into its surroundings
Ruairi Reeves, a director at Medical Architecture, describes the practice’s work designing an impressive new Adult Acute and Eating Disorders inpatient unit, Blossom Court, at the St Ann’s Hospital site in Tottenham.
32 Inclusive design for those living with dementia
Shaz Hawkins, Segment Marketing manager UK, Healthcare and Education, at Tarkett, explains how ‘empathy-led design’ can improve medical and social care environments for people with dementia.
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Living in strange times – a farewell and thanks Journal of the Design in Mental Health Network
Addressing new requirements arising from the pandemic, such as the addition of ‘donning and doffing’ rooms for staff, and ensuring that there is flexible and adaptable space available which allows for social distancing and for smaller groups to congregate, will test our design skills and ingenuity going forward in ensuring that there is no wasted space, and that additional space is created within budgets. A challenge I know we will rise to meet.
Finally, on a personal note, I would like to thank all our members, readers, and my colleagues on the board for all their support, help, and assistance, over the years. This is my last ‘comment’ as Chairman of the Design in Mental Health Network, as I will stand down from the Board at our virtual AGM on 4 November 2020. I will, however, still be about and involved, as the board has asked me to continue to chair the conference advisory group and to work on the 2021 event. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to be involved with the DiMHN, and I hope the network continues to grow and evolve, improving the environment for all involved. with mental health facilities. So, thank you everyone. See you in June 2021!
Jenny Gill, Chair Design in Mental Health Network
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