West Sussex Health and Social Care NHS Trust
Location
Villa Ward, which provides adult inpatient acute mental health facilities at the Princess Royal Hospital
Aims and outcomes
The aim of the project was to transform a car park area outside of the ward into an outside space for clients and to create a family-friendly, multi-purpose dining room.
In the new 'First Impressions' garden area, planting was selected to provide interest and some screening while still allowing for observation. A series of different seating areas were created, including a small covered area.
The new dining room features facilities for making drinks, a children's corner and a plasma screen for watching films and major events. A local artist worked with service users to create two large paintings of the South Downs.
