Anti-Ligature Solutions

The term “ligature reduction” is increasingly replacing “anti-ligature” across mental health environments. This article explores the design principles and features that help specialist products support safer inpatient settings.

Curtain tracks can present ligature risks in mental health environments if not designed appropriately. This article explains how breakaway curtain tracks work and how they support safer, more practical inpatient settings.

Bathrooms and ensuites are consistently identified as high-risk areas in mental health inpatient settings. This article explores common ligature risk points and practical reduction strategies to support safer environments for patients and staff.

Anti-ligature products play a vital role in reducing environmental risk across NHS mental health wards, CAMHS and PICU settings. This guide explains what anti-ligature solutions are, where the highest ligature risks occur, and which product types are commonly used to support safer care environments.