We always design with the user in mind. If only others did the same

It’s an often-held assumption that the accepted way of doing things is also the best way. Creative Ironmongery has always been opposed to such fixed thinking and is challenging architects, specifiers and estates managers to reflect before they make purchasing decisions.

When choosing products for the mental health sector, it should be obvious that standard designs won’t be appropriate. When users are vulnerable, display challenging behaviour or have a physical or mental impairment, they need tailored solutions, but still, mistakes are made, and standard products are utilised. The results are seen in damage, unnecessary expense, unusable fixtures and sadly, in increased risk to service users and staff.

Creative Ironmongery’s range of off-the-shelf products continues to grow as more and more issues are raised and more solutions developed. For the mental healthcare sector, there are window handles, window trickle vents, vision panels and TV cabinets.

In addition, our engineering skills and creative thinking are used to devise bespoke solutions to problems – often it’s a fix no one else has been willing or able to develop. Our ideas become cost-effective alternatives to mainstream products. Frequently, they are safer, more durable and more appropriate to the needs of their users.

Although some still favour the “accepted way”, we won’t cut corners with mental health. If you’re interested to learn more about our approach, our products or our bespoke solutions, call us. We’re always happy to talk.