Soaking up the sun in a few of our favorite decks and courtyards in our fire station projects! “When do firefighters have time to relax?” you might ask. In between calls to aid their community, it is important that firefighters can decompress and recharge, so they are continually ready to attend to the next call. Outdoor spaces provide a moment of respite and help firefighters maintain their mental health as they navigate the psychological demands of their jobs. We have designed these spaces to provide views out from the residential areas of the station, yet to also be concealed from public view, allowing the firefighters to relax and get fresh air in privacy. Photos: Lara Swimmer
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“𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰” by Katie Yau discusses the early impacts of the Markfield Park community garden in Tottenham, North London. The article highlights the mental health benefits of being in nature, especially for communities affected by poverty and racism who often have limited access to green spaces. 𝐀𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 #mentalhealth 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩, 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘶𝘳𝘣𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘣𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵. Both NHS and private trusts have been implementing our Fortress 80 fencing with printed cladding for precisely these reasons. Originally designed to address privacy concerns, this solution has evolved to offer numerous calming benefits for service users. 𝐄𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲: Secure fencing can shield the garden from unwanted attention and unauthorized access, providing a safe and secure environment for service users. 𝐀𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐥: Printed cladding can be designed with nature-inspired themes, enhancing the visual appeal and promoting a calming environment. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Local artists, members of the community and service users can contribute to the design of the printed cladding, fostering a sense of ownership and pride. By integrating secure fencing with printed cladding, mental health communities can enjoy a safe, beautiful, and engaging green space that helps to support their well-being. You can read more about the findings here https://lnkd.in/eZ3CMXet #greenspaces #mentalhealth #wellbeing #nhs
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4moBe safe out there with the BBQs, fireworks, and swimming pools this holiday weekend - and MANY THANKS to our firefighters and first responders!