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Ensuring the safety of vulnerable individuals within environments like mental health facilities, car...
In environments that cater to vulnerable individuals, such as mental health facilities, care homes, ...
When it comes to safeguarding vulnerable environments—such as mental health facilities, special educ...
In environments where safety is paramount—such as mental health facilities, hospitals, custodial set...
In facilities that serve vulnerable populations, the physical environment plays a crucial role in en...
In environments where safety and security are paramount—such as mental health facilities, care homes...
World Mental Health Day, held annually on October 10th, is a global initiative aimed at raising awar...
Contour Heating are proud to announce its participation at the 2024 Healthcare Estates Conference, t...
For Estates and Property Managers in the Mental Health industry, staying updated on product improvem...
Not all LST radiators are created equally. While some come cheap and cheerful, more advanced models ...
As the heartbeat of public health, NHS facilities come in various sizes and serve diverse healthcare...
As a Facilities or Estates Manager responsible for creating a safe and comfortable environment withi...
The safety and well-being of residents should always be a top priority when managing a care home, es...
The push towards carbon reduction has been steering new builds towards adopting air-source heat pump...
Winter can be especially challenging for care home residents, who often face heightened vulnerabilit...
With winter's arrival comes the upsurge of infectious diseases and flu outbreaks, putting healthcare...
Ensuring optimal heating in care and nursing homes is not just a matter of comfort; it is a fundamen...
Maintaining rigorous hygiene standards in healthcare settings is important and integrating antimicro...
Maintaining a clean and hygienic environment is a key requirement for the holistic well-being of pat...
On a daily basis in a communal environment, pathogenic microorganisms can be easily transferred from...
Nursing and care homes provide essential services that offer safety, compassion and professional sup...
Low Surface Temperature (LST) radiators have become an essential element in various environments, pa...
As the number of ligature incidents continues to grow in mental healthcare units, it has indicated t...
When designing highly secure facilities, such as mental health institutions, correctional facilities...
In the pursuit of a greener and more sustainable future, the National Health Service (NHS) is taking...
Safety and hygiene are paramount in mental health facilities, where vulnerable patients require a se...
When designing a mental healthcare facility, it is fundamental to consider the safety and efficiency...
After a comprehensive comparison of the three common heating options for healthcare facilities, anti...
As the refurbishment of healthcare facilities becomes a focus of the UK government's healthcare esta...
Safety, compliance, and comfort are indispensable in healthcare facilities, particularly within ment...
Beyond mere functionality, the design of your heating system, as an integral part of the environment...
Creating Safe Spaces: Essential Features of Products for Mental Healthcare Facilities As therapeutic...
Mental health facility design is a critical component of patient care that can significantly influen...
Recently, the UK government's strategy for healthcare estate development has undergone a notable shi...
MDF radiator covers have been one of the common choices for care homes mainly due to their cost bein...
Suicides by hanging and strangulation present significant concerns in psychiatric wards, and recentl...
Choosing the right radiator for your project is essential to create a safe and comfortable heating e...
When choosing radiators for schools, there are a range of key factors that must be carefully conside...
Radiator covers are essential protective enclosures designed to safeguard radiators and those around...
In the UK, we are no strangers to uncomfortably cold temperatures. It’s clear then why heating syste...
Keeping the cost low and quality high. This is especially important when it comes to choosing the ri...
Both panel radiators and Convector radiators are convection heaters, as they heat by convection. Hot...
The gas boiler ban is coming to the UK in 2025. This means homeowners will have to find an alternati...
Are you considering installing fan-assisted radiators alongside a heat pump system? If so, it's impo...
There are a few key factors to consider when choosing the right type of heater for a public space. F...
When it comes to the sizing of a heat pump radiator, there are a lot of factors to consider. In this...
Radiators with heat exchangers are becoming an increasingly popular choice for anyone installing an ...
Embedding sustainability into interior design creates a crossover of function and fashion that posit...
More often than not, we’re having conversations with the contractors and M&E consultants about n...
In April 2022, energy bills increased by 54%. By October, they were expected to increase by an addit...
The target of the UK Government is to decarbonise all sectors of the economy in order to reach carbo...
High-quality patient environments need high-quality, patient-first products. That’s what you’ll find...
You can choose the safest anti-ligature radiator on the market, install it using anti-pick mastic wi...
Renovation projects can be difficult at the best of times, let alone when you’re working in tight ar...
Highlighting the latest anti-ligature heating products and showcasing the wider product range, Conto...
Does it feel like you’re constantly waiting for your low surface temperature radiators to be deliver...
Conventional anti-ligature heating products can take up a lot of space. In environments such as hosp...
Money is the lifeblood of all projects. As someone responsible for sourcing building products, mater...
The moment you start your school heating project, doesn’t it feel like time is always against you? B...
There’s nothing more valuable than space. It’s the foundation of your project and if you don’t have ...
Finding the perfect balance between modern design and maximum functionality can be difficult. This i...
With heating projects becoming more about finding cost and time savings, sourcing the right product ...
When it comes to heating products, safety and hygiene is paramount. Heating considerations might see...
When you’re involved in the design of a setting that requires safe heating, you will have to make a ...
Whether you’re specifying heating options for an entirely new development or looking for options as ...
When installing low surface temperature radiators and covers, it’s important to ensure that they are...
With concerns surrounding hygiene at what seems like an all-time high, it’s no surprise that the NHS...
Let’s face it, hygiene has never been more important than it is right now. Everyone has become obses...
Most modern radiators are designed to withstand a certain degree of rust and corrosion, but in moist...
How many times have you got out of the shower or bath, looked into the mirror, and seen nothing but ...
For adults experiencing severe mental health disorders, Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs) pro...
Imagine this. You’re responsible for replacing existing radiators for a mental health environment. T...
When given the task of replacing or introducing new radiators in schools, care homes, mental health ...
Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs) provide a comfortable environment for adults who are experi...
A Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is used when adults immediate risk to their self or others ...
Psychiatric intensive care units (PICU) are committed wards for adult patients to provide inpatient ...
Psychiatric intensive care units (PICU) are dedicated wards for adult inmates to provide inpatient m...
Psychiatric intensive care units (PICU) are dedicated wards for adult patients to provide inpatient ...
When considering the right air conditioning unit for psychiatric intensive care units (PICU) several...
Psychiatric intensive care units (PICU) are intended to look after patients who cannot be managed on...
Psychiatric intensive care units (PICU) are dedicated wards for adult inmates to provide inpatient m...
A Section 136 Suite must be a safe, secure and a comfortable environment for individuals who are vul...
The Section 136 suite provides security for individuals who have been arrested under Section 136 of ...
The mental wellbeing of individuals entering a Section 136 Suite is often unpredictable, and therefo...
Due to the level of vulnerability of individuals using section 136 suites, furniture, fixtures, and ...
If you’re involved in the design or specification of a Section 136 Suite you’ll understand that hygi...
When specifying air conditioning guards in section 136 suites there are key features you’ll need to ...
Architects and specifiers are continually seeking ways to reduce the risk of self-harm and suicide i...
Section 136 Suites are designed to provide a ‘place of safety’ whilst individuals are being assessed...
If you’re involved in the design or specification of a 136 suite, you will know that certain safety ...
Air Conditioning Guards are made to protect Air Conditioning Units from damage to increase their lon...
Young Offender institutions are places of reform and offenders must recognise the behaviours that ar...
Anti-ligature TV cabinets are produced for use in various mental health and secure setting, to provi...
Continuing with our topic of ventilation grilles for young offender institutions, this blog post aim...
It’s important that anti-ligature ventilation grilles closely align with the requirements set out by...
The smuggling of drugs, mobile phones and weapons is a common area for concern for young offender in...
For young offender institutions, pipe boxing is essential for a more practical and safety-conscious ...
To become an environment that encourages improvements in behaviours, young offender institutions (YO...
Young offender institutions have high levels of suicides, bullying and unsafe conditions for offende...
An effective cleaning routine for air conditioning units is important for every sector, particularly...
Air conditioning units can gather dust, this is due to them having open spaces that can attract dirt...
Some air conditioning units come with an all-purpose cover that doesn’t offer protection from vandal...
Air conditioning units used to be considered as a luxury commodity to many spaces, nowadays they’re ...
Hygiene is a necessity to keep our loved ones safe. When we walk into public environments, we put ou...
Air Conditioning Guards are made to protect Air Conditioning Units from damage and corrosion to ulti...
Architects, specifiers, and ward managers are continually seeking ways to reduce self-harm and suici...
Air Conditioning units can gather dust, this is due to them having open spaces that can attract and ...
When considering the right air conditioning unit for a mental health environment, several factors ar...
An Air Conditioning unit can provide you with many benefits, including improved air quality, increas...
There’s no doubt that Air Conditioning systems are one of the most expensive commodities within a se...
Not all buildings conform to a standard construction. In fact, older buildings will have unique 'qui...
Often, we get asked questions regarding Radiator Valves and which is best suited for specific enviro...
For hospitals, I’m sure you’d want to make sure you’re choosing the right heating solution. With bus...
Installing radiators in a live environment poses unique challenges for the installer. Noise and dist...
Hospital environments are busy with a lot of things going on. With hectic environments and hard-work...
There are challenges hospitals face when searching for LST radiators. The main priority is for these...
Contour has enabled the NHS to potentially save over £35 million since 2006. This has been done by d...
Traditional radiators can gather dust. This is due to them having open spaces that can attract a mul...
With the risk of infections at an all-time high, ‘COVID-19 moves people to focus on their personal h...
Hospitals can be daunting places, with lots of things always going on. Amongst this, it’s important ...
The psychology of colour is impactful. Colour is an integral part of our life and without colour, li...
Here at Contour, we celebrate the fact that we are UK innovation leaders for LST radiators, anti-lig...
Contour understands the challenges that hospitals are faced with when looking for LST radiators, Ant...
There are certain environments where a low surface temperature heating solution is vital. This is be...
LST Radiators can be an invaluable safety asset to a school, hospital, or care home because they red...
In today’s day and age, it is apparent that we are becoming more conscious of the footprint that we ...
Getting the right number of LST radiators to meet the temperature requirements can vary, based on th...
In sectors such as healthcare and education where budgets are tight and there is a drive to make mon...
To maintain a safe heating system at all times, it’s important to check your LST radiators are up to...
Contour was recently commissioned to help with the refurbishment of a Sexual Health Clinic, as part ...
Back in 2015, BioCote® reported how the world’s first ever antimicrobial classroom saw a huge 96% re...
LST Radiators are vital for creating comfortable, safe environments. In fact, the LST radiator guard...
When it comes to the heating needs of your space, it is possible wall to wall LST radiators may offe...
Low surface temperature, or LST radiators, have long been considered a safe heating solution, especi...
As we have discussed previously, low surface temperature (LST) radiators are a necessary component t...
LST Radiators have been an important safety-related part of modern heating systems for several years...
If your facility is looking for reliable heating solutions that will not put individuals at risk for...
Many companies have introduced temperature checking before employees enter their workplace as a way ...
Alarmingly, most non-LST Radiators heat to 75⁰C. With temperatures this high, there is a strong risk...
In light of the Government’s new guidance, which was recently launched to help get Brits safely back...
As employers begin to open their doors for the first time in nearly months, many business owners are...
As part of Boris Johnson’s 'conditional plan' for reopening the UK, we have seen pupils in Reception...
Last week, Contour launched its latest product, The Health Check Station. The Health Check Station h...
Upholding exceptional hygiene standards in all educational settings is of utmost importance, particu...
As the UK workforce begins its return to normality, Contour is excited to introduce their latest pro...
Now, more than ever, we are acutely aware of the dangers surrounding the spread of infection - parti...
The NHS faces unprecedented challenges as it continues its fight against coronavirus. With hospitals...
LST Radiators are an essential safety feature in many spaces such as primary schools, hospitals and ...
In a range of environments, a properly working heating solution is vital to ensuring complete comfor...
Low surface temperature radiators, or LSTs as they’re commonly referred, are becoming the preferred ...
Imagine the bacteria on the hands of 175 school children. The average bacteria count is 2000+ units ...
Good design in mental health inpatient environments can positively impact the way that people feel a...
Contour LST radiators are bespoke and made to order, meaning that no two jobs are the same. You are ...
Different types of problems in LST radiators require very different solutions and repairs. When you’...
For those working in educational or healthcare environments, LST Radiators are an investment in bett...
The heat output of LST radiators compared to standard ones is a primary concern for many professiona...
How we install LST radiators is a question that we are often asked here at Contour. We strive to ens...
Concealing exposed pipework is essential to ensure that safety standards are met in healthcare, ment...
With overall productivity down in light of recent events, now might be a time to start preparing for...
As NHS staff prepare for a huge upsurge in coronavirus cases, they are facing increased pressures to...
UPDATED: This blog post about Cleaning Radiator Covers was updated in March 2020 to reflect more inf...
UPDATED: This blog post about cleaning radiators was updated in March 2020 to reflect more informati...
Low Surface Temperature Radiators, or LSTs as they are commonly referred, are especially designed ra...
UPDATED: This blog post about LST radiators was updated on March 2020 to reflect more information an...
UPDATED: This blog post about LST radiators was updated on March 2020 to reflect more information an...
With the release of the new Sovereign Wall & Floor Mounted range, this post sets out to highligh...
Contour is delighted to introduce our new range of heat convectors: The Sovereign Wall & Floor L...
Contour has been involved in the re-design and refurbishment of a number of probation hostels within...
There are a range of product characteristics to consider when carrying out the re-design and/or refu...
If you read our previous post, you’ll have learn that the size, application and access for cleaning ...
A common question that we get asked is: how much do metal radiator covers cost? As you can image, th...
Image Source The smuggling of drugs, mobile phones and weapons is a common area for concern within p...
Contour’s anti-ligature TV cabinets have been produced for use in various mental health and secure s...
Continuing with our topic of ventilation grilles for prisons, this blog post aims to highlight furth...
Contour’s anti-ligature ventilation grilles closely align with the requirements set out by the Minis...
Image Source Contour provides a complete turnkey solution for our aluminium, steel and plywood pipe ...
In the UK alone, there are over forty Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) that provide forensic ...
Image source Prisons in England and Wales have received an unprecedented number of deaths through su...
Suicide has always been an issue in UK prisons. Year upon year, death figures fluctuate, but a recen...
Image Source In order to become places of reform, prisons must address the behaviours that are causi...
Contour’s successful delivery of LST and anti-ligature radiators and guards in numerous settings ove...
To support you with the design and specification process of the projects you’re working on, Contour ...
In all healthcare and residential environments, safety is a driving factor in the types of resources...
If you’re planning a re-design or upgrade of your care & nursing home, a decision will be made r...
In specifying heating solutions for your care environment, many factors are at play. Whilst providin...
The need for efficiency and easy maintenance has never been more prevalent in care and nursing homes...
Care homes face the challenge of accommodating the varying needs of residents, whether physical, men...
Specifying radiators for care homes can be a challenge, particularly when so many factors are at pla...
More and more care and nursing homes are being prompted to consider the surface temperature of their...
We’ve been blogging about safety considerations regarding radiators for care and nursing homes. Howe...
In all healthcare and residential environments, safety is a driving factor in the types of resources...
With the cold weather approaching, schools are naturally going to be looking at the efficiency of th...
As educational settings differ, so do their requirements in terms of resources and furniture. Low Su...
Our anti-ligature radiators have numerous safety benefits, which make them an excellent choice for y...
The simple answer to this question is… no. You’re not required by law to install anti-ligature radia...
Here at Contour, we’ve been lucky enough to supply our anti-ligature radiators and anti-ligature rad...
Low Surface Temperature Radiators (LST) are used in situations where a low surface temperature is re...
Central to the core aims of any SEN setting is the need to provide exceptional education and care to...
The nights are drawing in. The weather’s getting colder. Summer seems like a distant memory. When sc...