Nature-inspired care the mental health & dementia facilities magazine July 2024 Dorset’s Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit for Children FURNCARE FURNITURE p17 DSDC accreditation for dementia-friendly interiors GAINSBOROUGH’S GATEWAY SCHEME p15 Offering improved training and service BEDROOM EVOLVED p8 Incorporating feedback and making changes
Project Delegates Join us to expand your professional network and stay updated on the latest developments in the industry. [email protected] Suppliers Meet with the decision makers delivering mental health & dementia estates and facilities. [email protected] 12th – 13th Nov 2024 The Belfry Hotel & Resort, Warwickshire The mental health & dementia facilities forum provides the perfect environment for those delivering mental health & dementia facilities, including the UK’s leading architects, contractors, M&E contractors, NHS foundation trusts, private mental healthcare providers and care homes to meet with leading industry suppliers, in a relaxed, sociable environment to create lasting business relationships. Tel: 020 8288 1080 www.mhdf-forum.co.uk meet. connect. do business. Creating meaningful connections in business Pre-scheduled 1-2-1 meetings Select who you want to meet! Receive a bespoke meeting schedule prior to the forum, plus a printed directory with all attendee details. Gain industry knowledge Get exclusive entry to informative seminars, hosted by industry leading professionals discussing key topics in the industry. Extensive networking After a busy day of meetings, naturally extend your relationships over lunches, coffee breaks and networking drinks.
mhdf magazine 3 Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit for Children in Dorset Contents 5 News A round-up of the latest news and events in the sector 8 Bedroom Evolved Darwin Group’s Bedroom Evolved project is an innovative solution for mental health environments that can be deployed at speed, while offering a serene environment to improve treatment success Editor’s Note July 2024 Elevating mental healthcare for young people In the realm of designing environments for mental health, few areas demand more sensitivity and innovation than those tailored to young people. As we navigate an era increasingly aware of mental health’s pivotal role in overall wellbeing, the environments we create for treatment must do more than house care – they must actively promote healing, safety and a sense of hope. Equally, feedback and consultation are not just beneficial to those in the business of designing these spaces, but absolutely vital. Darwin Group’s Bedroom Evolved, featured on page 8, is a pioneering project that recently marked its second appearance at this year’s Design in Mental Health Network’s conference in Manchester. The modular room has undergone substantial refinements based on invaluable feedback from over 400 visitors spanning the mental health sector, as well as consultation from those within the NHS and healthcare estates. This feedback has played a crucial role in shaping the design of the space. Architect Louis Sullivan aimed to craft a ‘real’ room that exuded a homely atmosphere, steering away from clinical sterility, while prioritising safety, security, comfort and familiarity. The insights gathered from the hundreds of visitors during the show have been instrumental in achieving these goals. Sullivan was also inspired by Austrian architect Otto Wagner’s Steinhof facility, which was the first dedicated psychiatric care facility in the world in Vienna in 1903, and where he created pavilions in a bucolic landscape with the aim to encourage the patient outside as much as possible. This fits in well with how we think about design today, with modern approaches increasingly adopting principles of biophilia – connecting patients with nature to promote mental and emotional wellbeing. The integration of natural light, landscape and thoughtful spatial organisation can create environments that alleviate anxiety and foster a sense of security. These elements are not mere aesthetic choices but, more often than not, are essential components that can enhance therapeutic outcomes. On page 11, we look at one such proposed project, a Dorset CAMHS unit, that will be positioned on an existing plateau so the building will be enveloped by attractive grounds and trees, and offer a secluded and therapeutic setting. The design of mental health facilities for young people and acute treatment centres must be a holistic endeavour, requiring collaboration between architects, healthcare professionals, patients and their families. By doing so, we can transform these spaces into beacons of hope and recovery. Helen Adkins Editor [email protected] the mental health & dementia facilities magazine Publishers Stable Publishing Limited SBC House, Restmor Way Wallington, Surrey SM6 7AH, England. t. 020 8288 1080 f. 020 8288 1099 e. [email protected] healthcaredm.co.uk Editor Helen Adkins Sales Director Julian Walter Production Nicola Cann Design Gemma England Managing Director Toby Filby The publishers do not necessarily agree with views expressed by contributors and cannot accept responsibility for claims made by manufacturers and authors, nor do they accept any responsibility for any errors in the subject matter of this publication. 11 Dorset acute mental health facility Work has commenced on the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit for Children for Dorset HealthCare, designed by Medical Architecture in collaboration with the NHS Trust 15 Gainsborough Specialist Bathrooms We look at Gainsborough Specialist Bathrooms new Gateway scheme, designed to offer an improved service and training 17 Furncare The furniture company gains new accreditation for its dementia-friendly interiors 11 8
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mhdf magazine 5 NEWS Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has facilitated the sale of a development site in Gravesend, Kent, boasting planning permission for a 75-bedroom care home. Developed by Frontier Estates, the project is designed to be a top-tier care facility featuring ensuite facilities, upscale resident amenities and expansive landscaped gardens. Situated on a oneacre plot in Northfleet, Gravesend, the site formerly housed the Battle of Britain pub. Following a confidential sales process managed by Sara Hartill at Christie & Co, the site has been acquired by Simply UK and will operate under the Morar Living brand. Max Paddick, development director at Frontier Estates highlighted the collaborative effort between both parties despite economic uncertainties. ‘There was an excellent collaborative approach adopted by both sides in ironing out the creases of the transaction, and we look forward to working with Simply UK again in the future.’ Neil Dobbie, land director at Simply UK, expressed delight in acquiring the site for a 75-bed facility, anticipating that it will become a standout addition to the Morar Living portfolio, with plans for the first residents to be welcomed in Q1 2025. This acquisition aligns with Simply UK's national acquisition strategy, reflecting their continued growth trajectory. Sara Hartill, associate director of healthcare investment and development at Christie & Co, commented: We have witnessed a strong shift in operator appetite over recent months for quality sites. Northfleet is a highly attractive market given its strong demographics and we are delighted to have represented Frontier Estates throughout the sales process. Christie & Co behind sale of new care facility ‘Morar Living is a well-recognised and respected operator that will no doubt make a superb addition to the local area’s healthcare provision. We look forward to working with Frontier Estates and Simply UK as they continue to grow the Morar Living brand’s geographical reach across the UK.’ The sale price of the development site remains undisclosed. The SNP Government has been told to end the ‘healthcare tax’ imposed on people in the latter stages of Alzheimer’s and dementia, following a damning new report published by the charity Alzheimer Scotland. The Long Term Care Commission Report makes 16 key recommendations designed to safeguard and redefine the future of long term care in Scotland. It describes a fragmented residential care system at risk of collapse, which is failing to meet the diverse long term care needs of people with dementia. The charity also found that many Scots wrong believe that elderly care is free. ‘This is simply not true,’ said Alzheimer Scotland. ‘Many people – particularly those with advanced dementia – face care bills of thousands of pounds each week that would be free if they had any other terminal illness.’ SNP Government told to end ‘healthcare tax’ At present, the taxpayer contributes £248.70 a week for personal care and £111.90 a week for nursing care. However, care fees for self-funded dementia patients can range from £1,200 to £2,000 per week. Henry Simmons, Alzheimer Scotland chief executive, said: ‘It is simply unfair and must be stopped. Many thousands of people face this inequality because they are deemed to have a moderate estate, but this should not be the issue. This is never considered in any other part of our healthcare system and we desperately need to bring an end to this inequality and unfairness.’ Simmons highlighted that long-term residential care for people with dementia has been developed largely through an open market approach, with no meaningful local plans or strategy. ‘This has led to a financially driven sector that is in a critical state – and in some areas at risk of collapse. We need an urgent and coherent assessment of local current and future needs, and we need to plan and design services that can meet these needs going forward,’ he said. ‘The Scottish Government must work closely with local health and social care partnerships to develop a strategy that will lead us through this crisis and prepare for growing future demands.’ Commission chair Mr McLeish, an ambassador for Alzheimer Scotland, said: ‘It is wholly wrong that people with complex care needs, such as those with advanced dementia, are categorised as having solely social care needs when their requirements clearly extend into the domain of health care. Scotland should remain open and receptive to adopting effective strategies from other countries to improve the experiences of older people and people with dementia. We must rethink how we deliver and fund care, now and in the future.’ The report has been welcomed by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, with president Professor Andrew Elder saying: ‘This is an important, comprehensive and timely report that identifies the severe challenges facing the long-term care sector in Scotland and seeks to address them. www.rcpe.ac.uk/college/long-termcare-commission-report news
6 mhdf magazine NEWS In the midst of Orkney's rugged terrain and unpredictable weather conditions, accessibility to the site of the new Kirkwall Care Facility has posed a significant challenge. However, a rapid assembly panelised timber frame emerged as the ideal solution for the project, with the main contractor's joinery workshops leveraging West Fraser's SterlingOSB Zero for sheathing on the roof, walls and floors. R. Clouston Ltd, established by Bob Clouston 34 years ago, boasts a rich history of constructing major buildings on the island and stands as one of its largest employers. The company's Kirkwall workshops, manned by highly skilled craftsmen, typically focus on producing fitted furniture, joinery items and timber frame panels for various projects. The new 40-bed facility, set to replace the aging St Rognvald's House, occupies a sloping green field site on the outskirts of Kirkwall. Addressing the challenging topography required extensive groundwork, including the importation and compaction of thousands of tonnes of hardcore over an eight-week period. Following this, a heavily reinforced concrete raft foundation was cast to support the structure. To streamline the construction process, the project team employed a crane to install the timber frame panels, which were delivered to the site in a carefully coordinated sequence to minimise on-site storage needs. Andy Smith, contracts manager for R. Clouston, explains: ‘Our workshops produced all the roof and floor cassettes as well as the wall panels for the care home, with SterlingOSB Zero featuring prominently in the construction. The material, supplied by Jewson Builders Merchant, contributes to the project's energy efficiency and sustainability goals.’ The roof trusses, comprising four 4.8 x 2.4m cassettes each, form a monopitch structure with a 25-degree slope, supported by exterior walls and intermediate steel stanchions. Zinc standing seam profiles are being installed to enhance the structure's resilience against Orkney's high wind speeds. Smith adds: ‘The home is being built to very high energy standards, with SterlingOSB Zero contributing to an airtightness design figure of 5. We've used the product for many years due to its quality, durability and sustainability.’ SterlingOSB Zero, available in various sizes and thicknesses, including tongue and groove versions for flooring and decking applications, boasts BBA approval and meets industry technical standards while remaining free of added formaldehyde. The innovative use of timber frame construction, coupled with highperformance materials like SterlingOSB Zero, underscores the commitment to excellence in the development of the Kirkwall Care Facility, promising a sustainable and resilient asset for the community. A new £21.6 million Hallmark luxury care home, featuring a cinema, café, hair salon and a cocktail bar, has opened its doors in Eastbourne, East Sussex. The grand opening of Hallmark Willingdon Park Manor, an 85-bed residential, dementia and nursing home, welcomed over 150 guests, including Mayor Councillor Candy Vaughan. news Hallmark Willingdon Park Manor opens New Kirkwall Care facility uses innovative build solution From left to right: managing director Aneurin Brown, the Mayor of Bath, Councillor Candy Vaughan, general manager Ian Cole and chair Avnish Goyal CBE Guests were offered culinary delights, demonstrations by the home's 90 new team members and a tour of its facilities, including nine luxurious suites that are part of a unique retirement living offering called The Residences. Residents of The Residences enjoy access to premium suites with kitchenettes, along with exclusive amenities such as a celebrations area, terrace, fine dining and concierge services. Additional features of the home include a sensory room for residents living with dementia, an activities room with a baby grand piano, and winter and summer terraces for gardening, as well as bird watching and socialising. Outdoor amenities include a summer house, a gardening club area with raised planters, and a courtyard for alfresco dining. Ian Cole, general manager at Hallmark Willingdon Park Manor, expressed excitement about introducing the new home to the Eastbourne community, emphasizing the dedication of the team to support residents during later life. He said: ‘Much thought and consideration has gone into Willingdon Park Manor to help residents live active, independent and fulfilled lives. We have lots of spaces residents and their loved ones can enjoy quality time together and make new memories. Meanwhile, managing director of Hallmark Luxury Care Homes, Aneurin Brown, said: ‘I am incredibly proud of the team who have made Willingdon Park Manor the beautiful home that it is today. ‘My role now is to provide unwavering support to our teams as they manage the home and deliver exceptional care to residents. I have full confidence in their abilities and we are looking forward to build on our reputation of providing 26 years of industry-leading care.’
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8 mhdf magazine PROJECT As an award-winning architect, lecturer and educator, Louis Sullivan has more than a decade of experience in international practice. He has led the design and delivered mixed-use developments around the world, ranging from sensitive Grade-II-listed restorations to city-centre skyscrapers and urban-district masterplans. Now principal architect at Darwin Group, he specialises in designing healthcare solutions, including Bedroom Evolved, a modular room developed in collaboration with Medical Architecture, Tough Furniture, Safehinge Primera and architectural glazing specialists Polar. After recognising that the NHS needed a high-quality, cost-effective solution that could be deployed at speed, Sullivan set about designing an off-site prototype, the most sensible option for the need. ‘It’s a robust, suitable solution,’ he says. ‘It means the rooms can be fitted out in our The Bedroom As principal architect at Darwin Group, Louis Sullivan’s Bedroom Evolved project is an innovative solution for mental health environments that can be deployed at speed, while offering a serene environment to improve treatment success facilities in Shropshire, put on the back of the lorry and craned into site, saving vast amounts of time and ultimately getting a lot closer to patient care.’ Darwin Group collaborated closely with healthcare providers to implement adaptable solutions across diverse environments, responding to inquiries from NHS and private sectors about standardised modular rooms. In-situ, the room emanates a tranquil and serene environment, potentially enhancing individuals’ responsiveness to treatment. THE FIRST PROTOTYPE The resulting prototype made its debut at last year’s Design In Mental Health Network (DIMHN) conference, receiving considerable acclaim. Over two days, the bedroom received around 400 visitors, who often treated the space as a tranquil retreat amid the conference hubbub. Sullivan says that the shared vision was to create a ‘real’ room that felt homely and less clinical, but that would be safe and secure, comfortable, familiar and cosy. With an overall area of 32.19m2, the bedroom has an ensuite bathroom, and anti-ligature fixtures and fittings, as well as an anti-barricade, anti-ligature Safehinge Primera door. Following last year’s feedback, the bedroom returned to the DIMHN conference this year, held in Manchester. Changes have been made to the furniture, flooring and colour palette, while integrating circadian lighting has been included for therapeutic benefits. ‘We’ve changed colour pallets throughout to make them more muted, and collaborated with the Tough Furniture so the edges of the furniture are beautiful and softer,’ says Sullivan. ‘We’ve also looked a circadian lighting – which is popular not only for mental health and health environments, but for humans as a whole.’ Particular attention has also been paid to the exterior space, with a large window seat designed to overlook a garden or outdoor area. For this, Sullivan was influenced by Austrian architect Otto Wagner's Steinhof facility, which was the first dedicated psychiatric care facility in the world, located in Vienna in 1903: ‘Wagner’s idea to create pavilions in a bucolic landscape with the idea that you try and get the patient outside as much as Evolved
mhdf magazine 9 PROJECT ‘If we had put this in a hospital car park, we would have got mid-level nursing staff giving us their feedback, which would be brilliant, but it would also be one-dimensional’ possible, which is very fitting for how we think about design today. It’s a century-old idea, but a really powerful one.’ POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE FEEDBACK The feedback received during the 2023 conference has been crucial, as it provided an opportunity for a diverse audience, including healthcare professionals, estate management leaders, contractors and end-users to evaluate the product. By being in an exhibition space, the team received thoughts on everything from colour choices to questions about replacing the walls for change of use. ‘As standard, modular buildings have nonload bearing walls so they can effectively be taken out and changed into something completely different, should change of use be required years down the line,’ Sullivan explains. ‘If we had put this in a hospital car park, we would have got mid-level nursing staff giving us their feedback, which would be brilliant, but it would also be one-dimensional.’ Sullivan emphasises that some of the most valuable feedback he's received has been about what doesn’t work, as it has served to highlight areas where improvements are needed. ‘These were the conversations I really enjoyed. We didn’t think people would be so detail-specific, but the fact that they dwelled in this space at the conference meant they had really had thoughtful opinions about it. ‘For example, a nurse said when they open a door to check on a patient, the contrasting colour across from the corridor to the bedroom creates a threshold of patient and staff space, which can feel uncomfortable for the patient. She suggested that we continue that corridor threshold around the swing of the door to reduce that anxiety, which we’ve done.’ Another visitor, an end-user who once occupied a similar room, spotted the camera in the TV and immediately informed the team that he wouldn’t be able to sleep in the bed opposite as a result, but would be tucked into a corner where the camera couldn’t see him. This feedback is crucial to the success of the project, and Sullivan believes that building and exhibiting the room is the only way this feedback could have been received. ‘As a designer, you often don’t get to visit the buildings that you designed for any meaningful amount of time, so this was a really fruitful way capturing that feedback, with people passing by in an informal setting and just having their immediate, and then more developed, response to how this space makes them feel.’ THE FUTURE OF BEDROOM EVOLVED Following numerous enquiries from businesses, including NHS and private enterprises, Darwin Group is continuing to refine the bedroom prototype. Their aim is to develop standardised modular rooms that can be easily deployed in mental health environments – as well as acute wards and primary care settings – as needed. Sullivan is excited to have been able to proceed from a concept right through to delivery: ‘So often good designs remain as paper architecture – just drawings and ideas – but we have the flexibility to build and test out these proposals. We’re looking to continually push what good design looks like, so seeing these as part of the healthcare estate is brilliant.’ www.darwingroup.co.uk www.medicalarchitecture.com www.toughfurniture.com www.safehingeprimera.com www.polarne.co.uk
Project Delegates Join us to expand your professional network and stay updated on the latest developments in sustainability that make a difference. [email protected] Suppliers Meet with key decision-makers involved in the design, build and management of multi-sector projects. [email protected] 11th – 12th July 2024 The Belfry, Sutton Coldfield The sustainable buildings & estates forum provides the perfect environment for estates teams across, higher education, healthcare, leisure, commercial and retail sectors to meet with leading industry suppliers, in a relaxed, sociable environment to create lasting business relationships. Tel: 020 8288 1080 www.sbe-forum.co.uk meet. connect. do business. Pre-scheduled 1-2-1 meetings Select who you want to meet! Receive a bespoke meeting schedule prior to the forum, plus a printed directory with all attendee details. Gain industry knowledge Get exclusive entry to informative seminars, hosted by industry leading professionals discussing key topics in the industry. Extensive networking After a busy day of meetings, naturally extend your relationships over lunches, coffee breaks and networking drinks. Creating meaningful connections in business
mhdf magazine 11 Work starts on Dorset acute mental health facility PROJECT With the south of England currently lacking sufficient facilities for children and young people with acute mental health illnesses – who cannot be safely cared for in general adolescent units – the eight-bed Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for Dorset HealthCare will allow staff to effectively treat patients with highly complex needs. Located at the Alumhurst Road site in Bournemouth, the unit has been designed by Medical Architecture in collaboration with the NHS Trust, and will be built by Kier Construction. The new facility aims to create a safe and therapeutic environment for vulnerable children and young people. Matthew Bryant, chief executive at Dorset HealthCare, said the facility represented a major step forward for children’s mental health services in Dorset. ‘It will allow us to care for seriously ill young people close to family and friends in modern, purposebuilt accommodation, greatly reducing the need for out-of-area placements and improving recovery chances,’ he said. ‘The design, developed with Kier and following input from patients, staff and specialists, meets the clinical and educational needs of our patients.’ DESIGNING FOR A UNIQUE LOCATION AND PATIENT GROUP The design was influenced by the site’s constraints and the specific requirements of the patient group. The new building is to be positioned at the rear of the existing hospital site – a Grade II* Listed hospital building – with the roof forming a prominent visual feature, which is key to the sensitive response to the >> Work has commenced on the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit for Children for Dorset HealthCare, designed by Medical Architecture in collaboration with the NHS Trust
12 mhdf magazine PROJECT building’s context. The design proposes a high-quality standing seam zinc roof finish and a buff brick base which will complement the heritage buildings on the site, creating a simple and elegant form. Surrounded by attractive grounds that will provide a secluded and therapeutic setting, the building will be positioned on an existing plateau, with its elevated location allowing direct connection to the surrounding tree canopies. Staff accommodations are located on the lower ground floor, offering access to landscaped areas and scenic views. Along with eight in-patient beds, day spaces and a two-classroom school facility, the unit will also house treatment spaces, a tribunal room, a seclusion room, a deescalation room and an extra-care suite. Ensuite bedrooms will provide a safe sanctuary with good daylight and large secure windows that offer a sense of being nestled among the treetops. There’s also a window seat for calm contemplation, and bespoke built-in joinery for safety and robustness, allowing for personal items to create a familiar environment. ZONING AND PATHS The safety and wellbeing of patients and staff are ensured through clear zoning that enables harmonious coexistence and opportunities for separation to de-escalate tension. All patient accommodation and clinical spaces are on a single level, linked by wide circulation paths for ease of movement and clear sight lines for staff. A large central courtyard serves as a focal point, providing a secure outdoor area for activities. Day spaces, including a television room, games room and lounge, are arranged around the courtyard, further offering engaging views of the woodland. Yvonne Ophaus, associate at Medical Architecture, said that it was a pleasure to be able to contribute to the development of this much-needed facility in such a unique location. ‘The unit’s distinctive requirements and the site’s complex topography presented challenges we successfully navigated through close collaboration with the client, design team and contractor,’ she said. ‘The unit will enhance care provision and provide a therapeutic environment for a vulnerable patient group.’ One of the early cohort of the New Hospital Programme, the scheme has helped to define future New Hospital Programme projects in terms of forward-thinking buildability and room standardisation. Early work to rationalise the required volume of accommodation will deliver a quality environment against challenging budgetary constraints. The new facilities will enable Dorset HealthCare to provide a high-quality service for young people closer to home and their support network, resulting in reduced waiting times for admissions, faster recovery and reduced cost to the NHS. medicalarchitecture.com PROJECT TEAM Client: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Architect: Medical Architecture Contractor: Kier Construction Services Engineer: Hoare Lea Structure and Civil Engineer: Calcinotto Landscape: UBU Design Project Management: MMC Project Consulting Quantity Surveying: MMC Project Consulting Planning Consultants: Savills Principal Designer: Sweco Fire Consultant: Bureau Veritas BREEAM Consultant: RPS Group Arboriculture Consultant: Hellis Solutions ‘Surrounded by attractive grounds that will provide a secluded and therapeutic setting, the building will be position on an existing plateau, with its elevated location allowing direct connection to the surrounding tree canopies’
PREVIEW We are pleased to announce we are, once again, hosting our sustainable buildings & estates forum. This unique networking event has been designed to meet the needs of estates teams across higher education, healthcare and leisure, as well as commercial and retail sectors. This is a real opportunity to do business. ATTEND SBEF AS A SUPPLIER Over one and half days, you’ll benefit from a tailored schedule of one-to-one meetings with your chosen sbef project delegates, in addition to the architects, contractors, project managers and consultants delivering projects in the UK. What’s included: • 1-2-1 scheduled meetings and planner • An abundance of networking opportunities • An all-inclusive package accommodation and meals • An exclusive event directory • Limited competition • Access to informative speaker sessions ATTEND SBEF AS A COMPLIMENTARY PROJECT DELEGATE Join us as our guest at the forum and learn about the latest trends and developments taking place across the rapidly evolving environment. The event comprises of sustainable buildings & estates forum 2024 thought-provoking seminars, and the opportunity to meet manufacturers and suppliers to find out about the latest innovations, products and services. Above all, you will get the opportunity to network and do business with your peers. During the event, we host informative speaker sessions, where industry professionals will highlight the many innovative designs and developments within the construction, and particularly in sustainable industry. Additionally, we will provide one to two nights’ accommodation, as well as all meals and refreshments, a drinks reception and a gala dinner. For suppliers places, contact [email protected] Or call: 0208 288 1080 [email protected] www.sbe-forum.co.uk sustainable buildings & estates forum 11 and 12 July The Belfry, Sutton Coldfield
mhdf magazine 15 PROJECTS Since the 1980s, the Gainsborough Healthcare Group (GSB) has remained at the forefront of accessible bathing. Its latest Gateway scheme represents a breakthrough in service to complement its power-assisted bathing solutions, and is offered to all new clients when purchasing a bath from the new Gainsborough Bio range. These products offer clinical excellence and ergonomics, ensuring care and safety are maximised. Engineered with BioCote antimicrobial protection, the Gentona, Ezion, Torin, Talano, Oraya and Sentes baths are all now supplied with free Gainsborough Gateway membership. By partnering with Gainsborough, all Bio bath clients gain access to a personalised online portal, which includes bath training videos and safety certificates, plus maintenance alerts, technical downloads, professional and specialist advice blogs, and fast-track service and training booking. The scheme also offers manageable payments through finance, and reduced costs with complimentary 3-year servicing and LOLER testing. There’s also a 3-year warranty, utility cost savings and advice for better CQC ratings, in addition to enhanced infection control. For carers, the advantages include access to high-quality training, safer working practices, greater hygiene and infection protection, as well as improving engagement with residents. Peter Eckhardt, Gainsborough Healthcare Group CEO, stressed that the portal assets will continually develop to help care home and rehab facilities strengthen their CQC ratings. He said: ‘Our new Gainsborough Gateway represents a breakthrough in specialist bath provision. No longer are we supplying just baths; we are delivering a holistic added-value package that includes free training, advice and servicing. All healthcare providers now have the opportunity to benefit from this complete offering, which will reduce costs, save time and enhance care sustainability. We are proud once again to reaffirm our position as thought leaders in the industry and encourage all procurement professionals to enter this next-generation approach.’ This latest development reiterates how Gainsborough has evolved from a bath manufacturing specialist to a complete 360-degree solution provider. The company has also launched its new costoptimised Pro range. www.gainsboroughbaths.com Gainsborough launches specialist care bathing scheme Gainsborough Specialist Bathrooms new Gateway scheme is designed to offer an improved service and training. Here’s how it works BATHROOM FIXTURES The Gainsborough Gateway personalised portal The Gentona bath is height adjustable, with a powered transfer seat Height adjustable, the Torin bath is designed for use with hoisting systems in hospitals and care homes
mhdf magazine 17 PROJECTS Lynsey Hutchinson, interior designer and accreditations assessor at The University of Stirling Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC), has awarded the highest possible rating for Furncare’s dementia-friendly interiors. The Admonere Range was awarded an A1 rating by a panel of judges for its dementia-friendly design and features in the Remini - The Furncare Dementia Collection. This collection includes a series of fully coordinated bedroom themes designed specifically for residents living with dementia. The range includes coordinated highback lounge and visitor chairs, upholstered in contrasting high-performance fabrics, and a choice of electronic profiling beds, matching curtains, soft furnishings and accessories. The Admonere range consists of drawer units, bedside cabinets, a dressing table and wardrobes, all of which feature distinctive cut-outs so residents can see what is inside, reducing anxiety levels and the frustration associated with common symptoms of dementia. This furniture is also suited to mental health, autism and challenging environments, and includes anti-ligature shelves, 270-degree piano hinges and non-removable drawers. The Remini Dementia Collection achieved Gold Standard rating from the DSDC and is available exclusively from Furncare. Furncare use their own ‘White Glove’ team to deliver orders, even taking the furniture to the precise room of your choice, fully assembled and ready to use. ‘For Remini to have achieved the highest level of recognition possible is a landmark achievement,’ said Furncare’s managing director Carl Southall. ‘Coming from one of the foremost centres of excellence for dementia research and development, this is a proud moment for Furncare, and will help to improve the lives of many people living with dementia.’ www.furncare.co.uk Furncare’s dementia range gets DSDC accreditation Furncare’s Dementia Collection has been awarded an A1 rating by a panel of judges for its dementia-friendly interiors. We look at the range FURNITURE
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PREVIEW The annual mental health and dementia facilities forum is taking place this November at a new venue, The Belfry Hotel & Resort, in partnership with the Design in Mental Health Network. The forum will focus on rethinking mental health spaces by discussing industry developments, challenges and opportunities. The mental health and dementia facilities forum has been specifically developed to meet the needs of those delivering mental health and dementia facilities, as well as the UK’s leading architects, contractors, M&E contractors, NHS Foundation trusts, and private mental healthcare providers and care homes. The forum creates a productive networking environment, enabling delegates to create long-lasting business relationships through extensive networking opportunities, whilst also facilitating one-on-one meetings between supplier and project delegates, chosen by delegates ahead of time to ensure time at the event is maximised. Throughout the event, you will hear from a series of expert speakers, delivering valuable insights into new projects, as well as addressing the key issues facing the sector. Speakers will be addressing topics that include; promoting recovery through art and nature; integrating mental and physical health; medium-secure spaces that promote wellbeing for all; service user-led design for autism/CAMHS; private funding for mental health care development and bringing care closer to home. mental health & dementia facilities forum 2024 As proud partners, Hannah Chamberlain of the Design in Mental Health Network will be opening the keynote speaker session with other speakers including Richard Mazuch from Arcadis, Lianne Knotts from Medical Architecture, Crystal Jones of International WELL Building Institute, Alice Green from Arcadis, and more to be announced soon. As well as engaging with presenters in informative sessions, delegates at the mhdf forum will be able to exclusively network with like-minded professionals. The event brings together those working within the design, build and management of mental health and dementia facilities, including a wide range of the best and most innovative suppliers across the mental health and dementia sector. Held over one and a half days in a fabulous setting, the schedule of seminars and one-on-one business meetings is complemented by an extensive social programme, including an informal dinner on 12 November with after dinner entertainment. For more details, or to register now for your complimentary place, contact Georgie Smith on [email protected]. For supplier places, please contact Leslie de Hoog on [email protected]. Alternatively, both are available on 0208 288 1080. mental health & dementia facilities forum 13 -14 November 2024 The Belfry, Sutton Coldfield Registrations are now open for this year’s mental health and dementia facilities forum being held in Warwickshire in November
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