A smart lamp which is helping to reduce falls, an anti-ligature curtain track, a new national forensic unit, and a therapeutic arts programme were among the innovations singled out for praise at the 2023 Design in Mental Health Awards, held earlier this month.
Attendees at the ceremony at the Coventry Building Society Arena enjoyed an evening of networking; valuable fundraising for the event charity, Maytree; and a celebration of the best the sector has to offer via the presentation of awards in nine categories. The winners were chosen by an esteemed panel of experts with extensive professional and personal experience within the NHS and private mental health sector.
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Blossom Court replanting, St Ann’s Hospital, Tottenham - winner of and Gilling Dod Architects the Low Cost - High Impact Award
THE WINNERS
ART INSTALLATION OF THE YEAR
Winner: Integrated Artworks by Erik. A Frandsen at Goedstrup Regional Hospital, Denmark – Arketima and partners
Highly Commended: Therapeutic Art Program at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto
CONCEPT PRODUCT INNOVATION OF THE YEAR
Winner: Nobi Smart Lamp
Highly Commended: Collaboration in Action – Modular bedroom with one key for staff: Darwin Group, Safehinge Primera, Polar NE, and Tough Furniture
LOW COST – HIGH IMPACT AWARD (SPONSORED BY P+HS ARCHITECTS)
Winner: Blossom Court replanting, St Ann’s Hospital, Tottenham
Highly Commended: Moorside minor ward refurbishments, Trafford General Hospital
OUTSIDE SPACE OF THE YEAR
Winner: National Forensic Mental Health Service Hospital, Dublin
Highly Commended: Montpellier therapeutic allotments, Gloucester
PROJECT OF THE YEAR – NEW BUILD INTERNATIONAL
Winner: National Forensic Mental Health Service Hospital, Dublin
PROJECT OF THE YEAR – NEW BUILD UK (SPONSORED BY KINGSWAY GROUP)
Winner: Trinity Building for the South West London & St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust
PROJECT OF THE YEAR – REFURBISHMENT
Winner: Stella’s Place Ambulatory Mental Health Hub, Toronto
Highly Commended: CAMHS, Stockport
PRODUCT INNOVATION OF THE YEAR
Winner: Suregrip Ligature-Safe Handle by Safehinge Primera
Highly Commended: Yewdale K2500 Reduced-Ligature Curtain Track
SERVICE USER ENGAGEMENT
(SPONSORED BY SAFEHINGE PRIMERA)
Winner: Building Together at PHC Lincoln
Highly Commended: Aspen Wood Low-Secure LD Projects, Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trustand Gilling Dod Architects
