RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Leading architectural ironmonger, BJ Waller, has provided specialist hardware for a new dementia care unit at Margaret House, a residential care home in Barley, Hertfordshire.

Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust has reduced its drug spend by 11.7%, based on a 16-month ‘like for like’ comparison – equating to a £6,000 per ward annual saving – after investing in new automated medication dispensing cabinets and software to allow central pharmacy teams to manage medication use at Hopewood Park in Sunderland, a 122-bed inpatient care facility for adults with mental health problems.

Specialist in low energy, low carbon solutions, Monodraught, and manufacturer of ‘smart’ LED lighting, Photonstar, have collaborated to launch a hybrid lighting development, Sunpipe LuxLoop, which they say maximises the benefits of the former’s Sunpipe and the latter’s LuxLoop systems.

Designed to contribute to a therapeutic environment ‘with safety, security, and recovery in mind’, the Skytech Lite healthcare window from Pensher Skytech incorporates a frameless sliding vent, increasing access to natural light without compromising its anti-ligature attributes.

A new anti-climb bullnose fascia system, designed to protect rooflines from unauthorised access and vandalism, and reportedly especially suitable for installation in hospitals, clinics and secure facilities, is now available from Contour, a manufacturer of safe surface heating systems and building fabrications.

Pointing out that unlocking cars with electronic remote control keys has long been standard practice, SimonsVoss Technologies has applied the same thinking to its MobileKey system for locking and opening doors; the key is replaced by a digital transponder, a PIN code keypad, or the user’s smartphone.

Shown by hardware and doorset specialist, Monaghan Hardware, at May’s Design in Mental Health exhibition prior to an official August launch, was the company’s i-slide anti-ligature pocket door solution for en suite bathrooms ‘and other personal areas’.

Furniture supplier, Teal, has launched a 96-page ‘Solutions for Challenging environments’ brochure detailing ‘innovative collections designed for client risk levels up to high risk security environments’.

Design in Mental Health 2016 saw Wallgate showcase new ‘dementia-friendly’ products including a WC flush, basin taps, and a shower, that purposely look, feel, and behave, ‘normal’ and ‘familiar’ to those with dementia.

Good observation while maintaining privacy and dignity, anti-ligature features, and the panels’ ability to incorporate artwork, were among the key factors in the specification, by the project manager on the scheme, of Vistamatic vision panels incorporating a different flower for each bedroom for the newly refurbished Suite 3 Dementia Ward at Tonna Hospital in Neath, South Wales.

Diversey Care’s new TASKI Intellibot automatic robotic cleaning machines are reportedly the UK and Europe’s first fully automated commercial cleaners; they clean floors ‘hands free’.

Polyflor says its new Expona SimpLay PUR range of loose lay luxury vinyl tiles and planks for heavy commercial interiors ‘offers authentic reproductions of beautiful natural materials presented in an adhesive-free, ready-to-lay product designed to reduce installation time’. The 38 ‘stunning designs’ feature a variety of both traditional and contemporary wood, stone, and textile effects.

With it having been long been known that certain colours promote certain feelings – for example cool tones such as blues and greens are known to be calming – Primera is keen to highlight its new handle finishes.

Altro’s new Altro Pisces is a wet environment safety flooring for shoes and bare feet which ‘combines all the benefits of safety flooring with the look and feel of home’.

Ecophon says its new range of Akusto One vertical independent sound absorbers are ‘easy to install, and ideal for creating spaces where both exceptional acoustics and aesthetics are required cost-effectively’.

Powermatic controlled, concealed door closers have become the 'preferred choice' of clinicians, health estate managers and designers when looking at the construction and improvement of mental health facilities, according to manufacturers Samuel Heath.

Powermatic controlled, concealed door closers tick all the right boxes when it comes to fire safety and are particularly well-suited for installation in all types of healthcare facilities.

Safehinge has unveiled a ‘ground-breaking’ new acoustic threshold seal designed to create more peaceful environments and ensure privacy and safety for patients in psychiatric facilities.

Available in standard and free swing versions, Powermatic controlled, concealed door closers are totally concealed when the door is closed, delivering a host of benefits in aesthetics, hygiene, safety and well-being that are proving extremely popular with specifiers, clinicians and facilities managers throughout the healthcare sector.

Britplas have launched a new version of their award-winning Safevent window, the Safevent Access.