Designing an environment to protect vulnerable young people with mental health needs, with a calming and rehabilitating feel requires, thoughtful, considered design.
When the clinical team at Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMW) set about replacing the existing McGuiness unit with a new adolescent inpatient mental health facility, in Prestwich –‘Junction 17’ – they turned to glazing specialist, Fendor, for window supply.
Having considered the best choice from a patient, clinician, and Trust standpoint, Fendor’s patented CleanVent window was chosen – it offers anti-ligature protection, and gives patients control over natural ventilation. The embedded frame allows access for cleaning, it is simple to operate, and has a large clear pane. The CleanVent provided the high level of thermal performance needed without compromising safety or security. Fendor also installed curtain walling, and top- hung windows to communal, supervised areas.
