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Work in Mind publishes healthy buildings news, content & research from across the world to inspire more human centric approaches to the design and specification of hospitals and care facilities.

Biophilia and sensitive design built into psychiatric intensive care unit for children

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Medical Architecture has started construction on a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit, focusing on aspects such as biophilia and sensitive design to foster better wellbeing and a serene environment.
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RAAC & asbestos crisis: NHS England tells hospital execs to ‘be ready to evacuate’

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NHS England has issued the instruction to all 224 NHS health trusts on Tuesday 5th September as concerns over reinforced aerated autoclaved concrete (Raac) continue to rise.
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It’s time to ditch big, noisy, crowded and confusing buildings, say global experts

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Global design firm, HOK, is looking at how designers can create spaces that support the needs of neurodivergent people in airports, hospitals, correctional facilities, laboratories and sports venues.
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Biophilia and sensitive design built into psychiatric intensive care unit for children

Biophilia and sensitive design built into psychiatric intensive care unit for children

RAAC & asbestos crisis: NHS England tells hospital execs to ‘be ready to evacuate’

RAAC & asbestos crisis: NHS England tells hospital execs to ‘be ready to evacuate’

It’s time to ditch big, noisy, crowded and confusing buildings, say global experts

It’s time to ditch big, noisy, crowded and confusing buildings, say global experts

Building a political consensus for healthier homes: why short-term thinking & funding isn’t working

Building a political consensus for healthier homes: why short-term thinking & funding isn’t working

NHS reduces Covid hospital infections with air filter machines

NHS reduces Covid hospital infections with air filter machines

Dr Michael Mosley: “Shift work can be deadly”

Dr Michael Mosley: “Shift work can be deadly”

Mental health in nursing: Can hospital design improve wellbeing?

Mental health in nursing: Can hospital design improve wellbeing?

Dementia friendly office: Design features will facilitate neurodiversity in the workplace

Dementia friendly office: Design features will facilitate neurodiversity in the workplace

Dr Chatterjee: “How to be less stressed at work”

Dr Chatterjee: “How to be less stressed at work”

Sound and noise in healthcare: There’s no excuse for inaction

Sound and noise in healthcare: There’s no excuse for inaction

Healthcare: How can design alleviate stress?

Healthcare: How can design alleviate stress?

Dementia-friendly care home project offers solutions for independent living

Dementia-friendly care home project offers solutions for independent living