{"id":7054,"date":"2017-08-22T12:36:59","date_gmt":"2017-08-22T11:36:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=7054"},"modified":"2022-01-06T15:23:03","modified_gmt":"2022-01-06T15:23:03","slug":"security-for-mental-health-facilities","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/security-for-mental-health-facilities\/","title":{"rendered":"Why good security is crucial for mental health facilities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mental illness is on the rise; it currently makes up a third of all illnesses in the UK. In fact, one in four people is likely to experience it at some point in their life. While most of these can be readily treated at home, many people who suffer from more severe conditions may need to spend some time in a secure facility.<\/p>\n<p>People who need to spend time getting this kind of help are often a danger to themselves and may require near-constant supervision. But accidents do happen, especially when resources are stretched, and sometimes high-risk patients are left alone. To prevent tragedy, adequate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/protecting-your-businesss-finances\/\" title=\"Protecting your business\u2019s finances with physical security\">physical security<\/a> on site is crucial. Therefore, hospitals and inpatient treatment centres must have adequate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/mental-health-investment\/\" title=\"British manufacturer\u2019s mental health investment paving the way for hope in 2021\">mental health<\/a> facility fencing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/casestudies\/fencing-to-calm-patients\/\" title=\"Fencing to Calm Patients in MHU\">Mental health<\/a> treatment centres cater to various conditions, from depression, Autism Spectrum Disorders and psychosis to schizophrenia. Many patients are extremely vulnerable and need to be kept inside at all times to receive enough care. But <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/security-fencing-for-mental-health\/\" title=\"Why is security fencing essential for any mental health facility?\">mental health perimeter fencing<\/a> has another important function: preventing those who may be withdrawing from drug or alcohol use from receiving contraband items that may harm their treatment.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Department of Health&#8217;s 2011 guidelines, mental health fencing must have a &#8216;secure external perimeter.&#8217; Welded mesh and <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/products\/cpni-enhanced-fencing\/\"  title=\"woven mesh\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">woven mesh<\/a> fencing is a perfect option for these facilities as they can&#8217;t be easily scaled or destroyed with conventional hand-cutting tools.<\/p>\n<p>There are still many stigmas attached to mental health and mental health facilities: many people still picture scary fortresses with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/products\/concertina-razor-wire-barbed-tape\/\" title=\"Concertina Razor Wire &amp; Barbed Tape\">barbed wire<\/a> rather than state-of-the-art medical facilities. However, moving forward with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/fencing-for-mental-health-facilities\/\" title=\"Why fencing for mental health facilities matters\">mental health<\/a> care means ensuring the outside reflects what&#8217;s going on inside. Aesthetically, this makes woven <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/fencing-for-storage-facility\/\" title=\"Why your storage facility needs welded wire mesh fencing\">mesh fencing<\/a> a good option. It&#8217;s often used for high-profile <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/secure-sporting-events\/\" title=\"Top tips for successful and secure sporting events\">sports events<\/a>, political conferences, and summits; it&#8217;s neutral and modern, with pleasantly clean lines.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, patients also have sensitive needs, and their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/products\/privacy-screen-for-fencing\/\" title=\"Privacy Screen Fencing\">privacy<\/a> can be protected with additional aluminium sheeting on boundary fencing and shield them from distractions beyond the hospital. Different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/business-security-review\/\" title=\"Business security review \u2013 Which areas should you focus on?\">areas may require different levels of security<\/a>, with fencing ranging from 2.4m to over 5m to reflect that. Subtle concrete sills are also a good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/hospital-security\/\" title=\"HiSec 358 fencing: What makes it the perfect choice for hospital security?\">choice to add extra security<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to discuss your <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/our-products\/\">fencing<\/a> and security needs for your mental health facility, contact us at <a data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/\">Zaun<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mental illness is on the rise; it currently makes up a third of all illnesses in the UK. In fact, one in four people is likely to experience it at some point in their life. 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