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Completed EHE projects

St Mary's NHS Trust

A stained glass window creates a focal point for a new social and rehabilitation area.

Suffolk East Primary Care Trust

Work by local artists has helped create a homely feel in an intermediate care centre.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

A bright, spacious and light reception area and new reception desk leads through to the new café and shop.

Sussex Partnership NHS Trust

New lighting has been installed throughout, with special emphasis placed on lighting the ward entrances.

Sutton and Merton Primary Care Trust

Residents now have access to a sensory garden which aids occupational therapy.

Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

New lighting and bold colours have transformed the reception and seating area for patients.

Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust

Light, music and colour create a calming and supportive environment for 'time out.'

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

A recreation hall was refurbished to create a light and airy multi-purpose space.

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

A large garden room has been constructed to increase the communal accommodation, provide extra therapeutic space and allow more natural light into the building.

The Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust

The aim of the project was to make the ward calmer and friendlier and also to help patients to find their way by using accent colours.

The Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust

A long walk between buildings has now been avoided for bereaved families who wish to use the viewing facilities.

Tower Hamlets Primary Care Trust

Artworks and a performance space have been incorporated into a new garden area.

University College London Hospitals NHS Trust

A landmark artwork reflects the history and heritage of the hospital.

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Two palliative care suites have been created from a four-bedded ward bay.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

A new hospitality lounge provides a peaceful environment for patients leaving or arriving at the hospital.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

These projects used artwork and activities to evoke memories and provide a space for services users to enjoy time with their visitors.

West London Mental Health Trust

A new café provides a pleasant and relaxing social space for service users and visitors.

West Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust

Colour, lighting and works of art helped create a non-institutional ambience.

West Sussex Health and Social Care NHS Trust

Service users now have access to a refurbished dining room was and an outside space.

Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust

Lighting, art and design were used to create a welcoming environment in the maternity unit.

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