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NHSX funds 14 new projects to support patients using digital technology

Technology-led projects awarded funding to help improve patient support

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BREAKING NEWS: Meet our 2024 speaker

For the very first time in the history of the Building Better Healthcare Awards, we’re thrilled to introduce a keynote speaker.
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Green light for new £106m mental health unit in Manchester

Scheme is one of 20 hospital upgrades backed by £850m government investment

Construction begins on therapeutic eating disorders unit

Design maximises woodland setting for patient wellbeing and recovery

Beard completes modern mental health facility

Hillview Lodge extension provides much-needed extra capacity

Work begins on state-of-the-art eating disorders unit for Dorset

Increased capacity will help to avoid out-of-area placements

Ground breaking at Mersey Care’s specialist secure hospital

Work begins on new low-secure mental health unit

Creating more-therapeutic environments for mental health

Psychiatric services come under the spotlight as the CQC announces update to inspections framework

Sussex therapists create new environmental tool for community mental health support

The Safe Home Environment Assessment tool is helping NHS trusts across the country support people with autism and learning disabilities to live more independently in the community

New mental health urgent care facility opens

Project completed at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

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The role of technology in transforming mental health services

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Special report: Re-imagining mental health design

Exploring the importance of stakeholder consultation in the creation of modern, supportive mental health facilities for children and young people

World-first testing scheme for mental health construction products is launched

BRE and Design in Mental Health Network unveil new certification scheme as result of five-year partnership

Work starts on psychiatric intensive care unit

New facility will provide inpatient mental health care, assessment and comprehensive treatment for young people across the Thames Valley region

Northgate Hospital revamp underway

New 'village campus' will provide centre of excellence for secure psychiatric services

Work starts on new mental health hospital in London

Highgate facility will modernise psychiatric care in the city

Construction begins on new mental health unit

Building work starts to centralise and modernise mental health services in south London

Planning application submitted for specialist care home

Exemplar Health Care plans new support facility for adults in Wallasey

Work begins on care home for children in Warwickshire

£5.1m development will provide care for children with emotional and behavioural disorders and those recovering from trauma

New mental health inpatient unit sets the bar for inclusive design

Access to outdoor space central to the design of Blossom Court

Next phase of the Scottish hospital project set for January

Patients set to move into the new Royal Hospital for Children and Young People

New mental health facility is a ‘Beacon of hope’

Construction work completed on £8m child and adolescent mental health unit in Leicester

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60th anniversary of the Vistamatic Vision Panel

Innovative privacy product has transformed mental health and dementia care environments

Partnership enables interoperability for mental health services

Servelec and Mayden work together to join up patient information at Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Essex trust deploys mental health messaging and engagement platform

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust goes live with Refero solution to improve patient care and collaboration

Abloy UK and Grantfen team up to provide security solution for new psychiatric unit

Security solution provides CCTV, video intercom, and access control for Mersey Care facility

Mental health digital therapy supports people through COVID pandemic

SilverCloud Health's Space from Covid solution is helping to address pressure on mental health services from the COVID-19 pandemic

Healthtech company launches next-generation dementia tool

Tovertafel brings pioneering play technology to address cognitive challenges

New hinge help mental health facilities reduce ligature risk

Shrouded Full Mortice Hinge from Intastop keeps patients and staff safe

South London and Maudsley deploys Oxehealth’s Digital Care Assistant

Eileen Skellern 1 ward uses optical sensor technology to improve safety and monitor the physical health of patients

Britplas Safevent window chosen for hospital redevelopment

Product used to enhance patient environment at newly-revamped St Ann's Hospital

Anti-ligature handrail supports mental health sector

Intastop launches 1000AL enhanced anti-ligature handrail to reduce instances of self harm in mental health facilities

NHS trust revolutionises access to mental health services for young people,

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust provides support with DXC Open Health Connect Platform

Mental health prescribing goes digital at Humber

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust selects DXC Lorenzo electronic prescribing and medication management to enhance patient safety and simplify staff processes