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Publication #8497
Reference
DL(2025)16
Name
Mental health built environment assessment policy for NHS Scotland
Categories
Scottish Government
DL (CEL, HDL, MEL)
Organization
Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates
Keywords
NHS
Scotland
Health Boards
Mental Health
Built Environment
Anti-Ligature
Environmental Design
Safety and Quality in Mental Health Facilities
Mental Health Estate
Design Standards
Health Building Design
Description
This letter refers to the introduction of a new mental health built environment (mHBE) app-based assessment and associated guidance. Local implementation of this is described in the mental health section of the 25/26 delivery planning guidance issued to all NHS Boards.
Contact Name
James Niven
Contact Email
Contact Address
Created
2025-06-19 12:04:00
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