The centre had been completely refurbished 18 months ago. Modern paint colours had been used in the corridor and communal areas. All therapy rooms had been decorated in the traditional magnolia and white.
The building was modern and clean but also had a blank soulless feel.
The new set of Wellbeing Windows pictures chosen by the staff and patients now create an engaging and positive environment for those working in the building and the young people and their families coming in for appointments.
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"The pictures have made such a positive change to the building. They have added a lot of brightness and character (and that’s coming from someone who doesn’t have much appreciation for such things!). They will have a day-to-day impact on not just our patients and their families, but also those of us who work here every day."
These range across hospital wards, care homes, children's mental health centres, health and wellbeing hubs and GP practices. See the benefits and learn more about the tranformative effects of our services.
Ward 7 North is a specialty urology and general surgery ward. This was a newly refurbished, uncluttered space. Wellbeing Windows was asked to supplement existing leaf screen print artworks within the ward corridors.
In 2022 two floors of this Chelsea Town House underwent a change of use and a major refurbishment to become part of the Violet Melchett Health and Wellbeing Hub.
Lavender Walk is a dedicated unit for young people with mental health difficulties aged 13 up to their 18th birthday. They offer inpatient care for up to 12 young people and a day programme for four people.