The Design in Mental Health Network (DIMHN) has recently made a few changes to its workstreams.
The Marketing and Editorial workstream is led by Clive Stone, with support from Cath Lake, while Stakeholder Engagement is Cath Lake’s responsibility, assisted by Russell Hogarth, Alex Caruso, and Tony Crumpton. Testing and Innovation is the remit of Philip Ross, backed by Jeff Bartle and Alex Caruso, Research and Education is Paula Reavey’s area of expertise, with Jeff Bartle assisting, while liaison with NAPICU is undertaken by the Network’s chair, Jenny Gill. The DIMHN conference workstream is led by Jeff Bartle, with support from Jenny Gill, while International work is headed by Alex Caruso, assisted by Tony Crumpton and Philip Ross.
The DIMHNsaid: “There are always projects underway, many involving considerable effort, and all involved are to be congratulated for their commitment. Paula Reavey, leader of the Research workstream, last year completed an extended literature review, and produced a brochure for the DIMH conference, ‘Design with People in Mind’, which provides a high-level snapshot of findings relevant to designers and practitioners, and highlights emerging research and staff/service-user experience. She has also secured the help of a DIMHN-experienced researcher to assist with producing her 2018 deliverable – a sound-related brochure.
“Philip Ross has been liaising with the BRE on developing independent and repeatable test formats for products used in mental healthcare environments. The results of a consultation involving manufacturers, the NHS, and private providers, are expected soon, while the Marketing workstream’s sterling efforts have resulted in a revamped and more accessible website.
“We are expecting updates soon on the most recent initiatives of the International and Continuing Professional Development workstreams, while Jenny Gill has been working on a joint venture with NAPICU. Last year, after 12 months’ collaboration, the NAPICU workstream distilled experience, research, and knowledge of best practice, into a single PICU Design Guidance document.”