Image source Prisons in England and Wales have received an unprecedented number of deaths through suicide over the last two years, prompting architects and designers to consider the custodial and detention equipment they specify.
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Jan
2020
Image Source In order to become places of reform, prisons must address the behaviours that are causing widespread strain on the correctional system in the UK today. The smuggling of contraband, for example, accounted for more than 35 [...]
16
Dec
2019
To support you with the design and specification process of the projects you’re working on, Contour aims to provide an information-rich environment to help you specify appropriately. Part of this process involves the regular production of [...]
11
Dec
2019
In all healthcare and residential environments, safety is a driving factor in the types of resources you choose to specify. Central to these core aims is the need to prevent avoidable errors and patient harm. This means that all components [...]
4
Dec
2019
If you’re planning a re-design or upgrade of your care & nursing home, a decision will be made regarding the colour design of the interior. With Contour, you can apply your colour choices to our LST and Anti-Ligature radiators and covers, [...]
29
Nov
2019
Image Source In specifying heating solutions for your care environment, many factors are at play. Whilst providing safety and efficiency, there’s a need for longevity and robustness, not to mention the added bonus of a radiator that looks [...]
15
Oct
2019
Our anti-ligature radiators have numerous safety benefits, which make them an excellent choice for your autism unit. If you’d like to read more on these safety benefits, we have a range of article for you to read: Why Are Anti-Ligature [...]
30
Jul
2019
The Mental Health Environment When designing a living environment for mental health service users, a number of factors are at play. Firstly, you have the challenge of creating a safe environment where the element of risk is greatly reduced [...]
5
Jun
2019
In certain spaces radiators can be larger than normal, with some going wall to wall. With all Contours radiator guards being made to measure, a large LST radiator guard is not a problem. Schools are a common place where radiators are [...]
26
Mar
2019
The installation of LST radiators has to be carried out by qualified plumbers to ensure that they are properly fitted in line with safety requirements for schools, hospitals, care homes and other commercial spaces. Contour has been [...]
