Making mental health environments homely and ‘normalised’ can be a challenge when considering the somewhat-conflicting need for safety and security. But manufacturers are increasingly realising this and, as a result, a new generation of innovative products is hitting the market.
An exploration of how colour and artwork are being incorporated into surface materials to enhance health and care settings.
Security is key for mental health environments, but this doesn’t mean they have to look institutional and threatening.
UK health construction experts have said there is little learning that can be taken from China’s super-speedy approach to developing a hospital to deal with those affected by the killer Coronavirus.
