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Retrofitting Mental Health Environments: Practical Steps Towards Safer Spaces
Retrofitting mental health environments doesn't always require a major refurbishment. Discover how targeted upgrades can improve safety, reduce ligature risk and create safer, more therapeutic care settings.
Bridge Safeguard
Jul 141 min read
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Breakaway Curtain Tracks in Mental Health Settings: Why They Matter
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.
Bridge Safeguard
Mar 252 min read
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Top Ligature Risk Areas in Mental Health Ward Bathrooms (And How to Address Them)
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.
Bridge Safeguard
Feb 243 min read
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