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Glasgow firms help Alzheimer researchers take a leap forward with new scanner technology

Glasgow-based companies MR CoilTech and Wideblue are collaborating with the University of Glasgow on developing advanced MRI scanning technology which has the potential to enhance research into the understanding and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease

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Creating therapeutic spaces through Good Design

Alfie Chappell from Kingsway Group Global explains that, consciously or not, our perceptions of a given space and the emotional responses we feel entering are influenced by the built environment

Combe Valley: Building a 54-bed mental health hospital on a greenfield site

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SPFT) gives an insight into its new mental health facility, built with the help of Kier Construction and Gilling Dod

Top 10 reasons for GP burnout in 2025

Dr Andrew Whiteley from Lexacom discusses why nearly a quarter of GPs feel so stressed they can’t cope about 1-2 times a week

Springfield Village final phase funds new NHS mental health facilities

Barratt London’s The Lanes completes the Springfield Village masterplan funding new mental health facilities for South West London

Plans submitted for 950,000 sqft mental health campus in partnership with Oxford University

Eric Parry Architects has submitted the plans for the campus to repurpose the Grade-II listed building for the research and healthcare project

Phoenix Brickwork subcontract works on £150m mental health facility

The new mental health facility at Kingsway Hospital replaces outdated accommodation with modern single en-suite rooms, therapy spaces, and enhanced green areas, supporting improved care for mental health patients in Derby

Knightsbridge furnishes mental health hospital

Knightsbridge Furniture has supplied 158 specialist pieces to the newly opened Cygnet Elowen Hospital in Derbyshire, supporting the creation of safe, calming, and therapeutic spaces for patients with complex mental health needs

New Craigs Hospital ends 25-year PFI and is officially handed back to NHS Highland

The inpatient facility that was purpose-built for people experiencing mental illness and learning disabilities in the Highland area has ended its 25-year Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract

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First 24/7 mental health centre opens under NHS 10-year plan

The Barnsley Street centre in Bethnal Green is the first of six new hubs set to provide integrated mental health, housing, and employment support under one roof, with no referral needed

£1.6m psychiatric ICU refurbishment finishes at Belvoir Ward after 6 months

Patients with some of the greatest mental health needs have now returned to the ward in Leicester following a refurbishment by Tilbury Douglas

Design in Mental Health 2025 review: A much-needed reminder

A look at who attended this year’s DIMH conference and a review of what you missed at the annual event for those building and operating mental health facilities

Queen’s Hospital opens mental health space for young patients

A newly designed, calming room for children and young people experiencing mental health issues has officially opened at Queen’s Hospital

NHS Trust psychology service goes digital

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has digitised and integrated its Clinical Health Psychology service into its trust-wide Electronic Patient Record

Considerations and challenges in design for mental health environments

Ben Lillywhite, Senior Architect at P + HS Architects, discusses the factors to consider and the challenges that come with design mental health environments

Patients empowered by tech will save the NHS

Professor Joe McDonald, Medical Director of the Access Group, has written an open letter to Wes Streeting, highlighting the drastic challenges in mental health services and presents an example of best practice that could be scaled across the NHS

MHRA launches new guidance for digital tech aimed at mental health

New guidance has been created to help manufacturers navigate medical device regulations and protect users of digital mental health technologies

Case study of Highgate East mental health facility

Kingsway Group has shared the journey of its Highgate East mental health facility project, an exemplary example of user-centred and therapeutic design

Breaking the cycle: Transforming mental health care through digital solutions

Adam Crampsie, CEO of Everyturn Mental Health, highlights the need for systemic change in the mental health industry

Kier tops out on mental health hospital on Sussex Coast

A topping out ceremony has been held on the site of the new "campus-style" Combe Valley Hospital being built by Kier Construction

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The evolution of safety. Designing with risk in mind

“For someone in the midst of a mental health crisis, a door can be the difference between life and death, and between feeling human and feeling forgotten.”

MTX and Ball Tampering Allowed raise £51,000 for male cancer awareness

Fundraising lunch brings together nearly 300 guests to support early diagnosis and men’s health

Tackling alarm fatigue

How a joint QI initiative with Mersey Care reduced false alarms by 99%

Design in Mental Health announces influential experts for its free seminar programme at June event

New Design & Digital Solutions Theatre forms part of the event’s free-to-attend Exhibition, and will provide attendees with updates on key digital, safety and design topics

Design in Mental Health announces programme of free content for June event

New Design and Digital Solutions Theatre will provide expert presentations and Q+A on a range of digital, safety and design topics

Collaboration: The key to successful NHS refurbishments

Why early engagement and communication drive better outcomes in healthcare projects

Last chance to enter 2025 Design in Mental Health Awards

Celebrating best practice and innovation in mental healthcare

Shaping the Future of Mental Health Environments: Conference Programme Announced

Design in Mental Health 2025 has unveiled its eagerly anticipated Conference programme, setting the stage for the most influential event in the sector’s calendar. Taking...

Why excellent fitted furniture matters in mental health facilities

Transforming mental health facilities into therapeutic havens through thoughtful furniture design

Vale Secure launches new Vale Window System U for mental healthcare settings

The new Vale Window System U is the latest product launch of Vale Secure for the mental healthcare industry

Staff wellness and engagement

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Irish mental health hospital chooses Civica software

Saint John of God Hospital will use patient record platform to deliver safer, streamlined inpatient and outpatient services