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Completed EHE projects

Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Trust

Category:  learning disabilities
A water feature and a gazebo provide a focus at different ends of the garden, while planting has been carefully chosen to add interest throughout the year.

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Category:  acute
The aim of the Oasis project was to create an oasis for relatives where they could relax, rest and refresh themselves.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Category:  acute
The rather tired decor in the main day area has been improved with patient art as an integral part of the refurbishment.

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Category:  learning disabilities
The main ward corridor is now alive with colour and light provided by mosaics and vibrant light boxes

Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Category:  mental health
The aim of the project was to increase the social space within the unit.

Oxfordshire Mental Healthcare NHS Trust

Category:  mental health
The refurbishment of a communal area has helped service users and staff engage more effectively.

Oxleas NHS Trust

Category:  mental health
The Oxleas team redesigned a living and dining area to create a more homely environment for residents.

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

Category:  mental health
An eco-friendly Woodland Retreat created for young audlts from an unused area of woodland.

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

Category:  learning disabilities
The aim of the redesign was to transform a concrete, weed-ridden area into an accessible garden and maximising the space available.

Plymouth Primary Care Trust

Category:  acute
A stained glass artwork provides a focal point for a refurbished ward entrance area.

Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Category:  acute
A redesigned ward to reduce anxiety, risk of falls andchallening behaviours.

Portsmouth City Teaching Primary Care Trust

Category:  end-of-life care
The aim of the project was to remodel the entrance and provide a separate private exit to the house.

Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Trust

Category:  acute
Patients, visitors and staff now have access to a relaxing garden area adjacent to the main reception.

Queen Mary's Sidcup NHS Trust

Category:  acute
Patients, visitors and staff now have access to a relaxing garden area adjacent to the main reception.

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic and District Hospital NHS Trust

Category:  acute
Patients, staff and the local community helped choose a 'chrysalis' theme for a landmark sculpture.

Rotherham Primary Care Trust

Category:  acute
A new waiting area helps reduce parental anxiety and gives children a place to play.

Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Category:  learning disabilities
Users were involved throughout the project and many helped to make artworks, including tiles and paintings for the scheme.

Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Category:  mental health
Creating a safe, dementia-friendly garden, which can be accessed freely by patients.

Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust

Category:  acute
A peaceful garden retreat has been created for patients, visitors and staff.

Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Category:  acute
A new therapy room uses light, colour and sound to create a relaxing environment.

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