As demand for mental health and dementia services continues to grow, so too does the need for environments that actively support recovery, wellbeing and resilience. The quality of the built environment is increasingly recognised as a critical factor in improving patient outcomes, enhancing staff wellbeing and delivering more person-centred models of care.

Against this backdrop, the mental health & dementia facilities forum (mhdf) returns to The Belfry Hotel & Resort, Warwickshire, bringing together leaders from across healthcare, estates, design, and construction and facilities management in order to explore the future of mental health and dementia environments. The forum will provide a platform for NHS leaders, healthcare providers, architects, estates teams, contractors, designers, facilities managers and specialist suppliers to examine the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. Through keynote presentations, case studies and collaborative discussions, delegates will explore how the built environment can better support both service users and staff.

This year’s theme

Our theme, Environments that promote mental wellbeing, recovery and resilience, reflects a growing understanding that healthcare environments are far more than simply places where treatment occurs. From inpatient facilities and community settings to dementia care environments and therapeutic outdoor spaces, the design and operation of buildings play an important role in supporting dignity, reducing stress, improving safety and promoting recovery.

Key areas of discussion will include:

• Therapeutic design
• Trauma-informed environments
• The role of nature and biophilic design and workforce wellbeing
• Inclusive and neurodiverse environments
• The transformation of existing estates to meet future healthcare demands
• How innovation, sustainability and evidence-based design can help create safer, more effective and more resilient environments

Attend mhdf as a supplier

Over one-and-half days, you’ll benefit from a tailored schedule of one-to-one meetings with your chosen mhdf project delegates made up of the architects, contractors, project managers and consultants delivering projects in the UK.

What’s included:

• One-to-one scheduled meetings
• An all-inclusive package (accommodation and meals)

• Access to all the speaker sessions

Contact Leslie.dehoog@stable-events.co.uk

Attend mhdf as a complimentary project delegate

Join us as our guest at the forum and learn about the latest trends and developments in the sector. The event comprises of thought-provoking seminars, and the opportunity to meet manufacturers and suppliers to find out about innovative products and services.

In addition, we will provide one to two nights' accommodation, including all meals and refreshments, plus a drinks receptions and a gala dinner, giving you extensive networking opportunities.

For further information and registration details, visit www.mhdf-forum.co.uk.

Or Contact  for MHDF should be, Project delegate coordinator Amy.Cortazzi@stable-events.co.uk

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Golf day – 23 November

Attend our dedicated Golf Day, providing delegates, speakers and industry partners with an informal networking opportunity ahead of the main conference programme.