{"id":7193,"date":"2017-12-07T21:58:16","date_gmt":"2017-12-07T21:58:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=7193"},"modified":"2021-10-27T11:32:41","modified_gmt":"2021-10-27T10:32:41","slug":"mental-health-fencing","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/mental-health-fencing\/","title":{"rendered":"Designing effective mental health fencing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Although many people suffer from mental health issues, it remains a somewhat taboo subject. Despite this, numerous people are obtaining help from in-patient programs via the NHS and private health facilities.<\/p>\n<p>As in any hospital environment, buildings and perimeters need to be secure. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/mental-health-investment\/\" title=\"British manufacturer&#8217;s mental health investment paving the way for hope in 2021\">Mental health<\/a> fencing can, therefore, provide a suitable form of security in hospital settings. Although the necessary <a title=\"Why security fencing is essential for public sports facilities\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/security-fencing-public-sports-facilities\/\">security requirements vary depending on the nature of the facility<\/a>, it\u2019s always important to have secure perimeter fencing.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Securing hospitals and treatment centres<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>With various options available, <a title=\"Enhancing school security with perimeter fencing\" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/enhancing-school-security\/\">perimeter fencing can secure<\/a> a location without being displeasing to the eye. The <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" title=\"DUO6\" href=\"\/products\/duo6-double-wire-fencing\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">DUO6<\/a> range of perimeter fencing, for example, provides a double wire mesh system in a choice of colours. In keeping with existing external paintwork or fixtures, this type of perimeter fencing can provide a high <a title=\"What is the right level of security for your business?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/level-of-security\/\">level of security<\/a> without being imposing.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, the GEMINI range is ideal for low-security <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/casestudies\/fencing-to-calm-patients\/\" title=\"Fencing to Calm Patients in MHU\">mental health<\/a> fencing. As well as providing security via twin horizontal wires, GEMINI fencing is available in concave, convex, wave and surf, meaning that it can be used decoratively.<\/p>\n<p>For inpatient <a title=\"Why good security is crucial for mental health facilities\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/security-for-mental-health-facilities\/\">mental health facilities<\/a> to provide a welcoming entrance rather than a daunting environment. Using decorative <a title=\"Why perimeter fencing is the cornerstone of all good security systems\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/good-security-systems\/\">fencing systems or bespoke perimeter<\/a> fencing, facilities can ensure that their sites are kept secure and that patients or residents are comfortable.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Managing high-security mental health facilities<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Although the vast majority of people with <a title=\"Keeping mental health units secure for patients, staff and visitors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/secure-mental-health-units\/\">mental health<\/a> issues do not pose a danger to anyone at all, there are treatment facilities for patients who may become violent or experience potentially damaging outbursts.<\/p>\n<p>Due to this, alternative <a title=\"Why you should source all your security measures from a single supplier\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/supplier-of-security-fencing\/\">security measures<\/a> may be appropriate. If the patient has also been convicted of a crime, the facility may <a title=\"Installing security gate may need consultation and education\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/installing-security-gate\/\">need<\/a> to prevent them from leaving and keep them under observation. In such cases, perimeter fencing such as HiSec or ArmaWeave can offer suitable perimeter security\u00a0in conjunction with <a href=\"https:\/\/harperchalice.com\">intrusion detection<\/a> and monitoring systems.<\/p>\n<p>Combining a high <a title=\"Arkansas Zoo to improve mesh fencing\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/fencing-for-zoos\/\">mesh fencing<\/a> system with underground protection, this type of perimeter solution also offers an intrusion detection system and detects cutting or climbing. When a high level of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/security-fencing-requirement\/\" title=\"Is There A Security Fencing Requirement for your premises?\">security is required<\/a>, a robust system offers everything you need.<\/p>\n<p>To find out more about providing effective security solutions in hospitals and mental health facilities, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although many people suffer from mental health issues, it remains a somewhat taboo subject. Despite this, numerous people are obtaining help from in-patient programs via the NHS and private health facilities. As in any hospital environment, buildings and perimeters need to be secure. 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