The aim of the network is to act as a resource and information sharing facility for those designing mental healthcare settings.

Technical author for a number of health building guidance documents.Healthcare planning for capital projects, particularly within the area of mental health, both Trust side or as a member of a design team. Strategic work including: Creation of Clinical Brief,capacity planning, policy preparation, preparation of schedules of accommodation and room data sheets.Now retired

Elected as Chairman, September 2014. The nine strong board of directors is responsible for policy setting and company direction for BML, a 22,000-strong membership organisation.

Heading up the BBI on behalf of the Design in Mental Health Network (DIMHN). Aim: To create a modern homely bedroom that offers a therapeutic and safe environment.Objectives:The creation of the bedroom will result in a room which:• Supports good practice and clinical excellence;• Produces measurable positive effects on clinical outcomes and aids the recovery process• Provides a safe haven for service users in a familiar and homely environment•… Show more Heading up the BBI on behalf of the Design in Mental Health Network (DIMHN). Aim: To create a modern homely bedroom that offers a therapeutic and safe environment.Objectives:The creation of the bedroom will result in a room which:• Supports good practice and clinical excellence;• Produces measurable positive effects on clinical outcomes and aids the recovery process• Provides a safe haven for service users in a familiar and homely environment• Provides a safe environment which minimises risk;• pushes the boundaries of current design to a new level, particularly in anti-ligature fittings and fixtures;• uses the most up to date technology;• Stimulates and encourages the development of better products;• Moves the debate forward on anti-ligature fittings and fixings;• is cost effective over the whole life cycle. Show less

Work includes healthcare planning for capital projects, particularly within the area of mental health, both Trust side or as a member of a design team. Strategic work including: capacity planning, operational policy preparation, workforce planning, business case writing, estates strategies, preparation of schedules of accommodation and room data sheets.Commissioned by the Department of Health as lead author for Health Building Note (HBN) 03-01 - Adult Acute Mental Health… Show more Work includes healthcare planning for capital projects, particularly within the area of mental health, both Trust side or as a member of a design team. Strategic work including: capacity planning, operational policy preparation, workforce planning, business case writing, estates strategies, preparation of schedules of accommodation and room data sheets.Commissioned by the Department of Health as lead author for Health Building Note (HBN) 03-01 - Adult Acute Mental Health Units. Member of the NHS Design Review panel until it was disbanded. Show less

Travel agency, three offices in West Yorkshire.