Anti-ligature project for specialist Cheadle hospital
27th September 2016

Doncaster-based AK GLASS AND GLAZING has completed a demanding project at The Woodhouse Hospital, a specialist rehabilitation hospital in Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent.

Director Ian Gelantly, who was part of the installation team, along with contractors Pacey & Wheatley, explained: “After supplying a sample of Veka’s Matrix 70 anti-ligature casement that was supplied by The Glazerite UK Group Limited, we were pleased to win the contract. The approved anti-ligature handles and window restrictors were fitted externally, and meet the specification for the new hospital unit. Swiftglide integral blinds are also available to complete the specification.

“A total of six Anti Ligature Matrix 70 casement windows and three aluminium doors were installed, complete with safety glass. The window restrictors can be limited to prescribed requirements to meet the needs and guidelines of today’s NHS and private sector provider guidelines.”

Peter Smith, Sales Manager for Glazerite added: “The Mental Health sector is a specialised one and requires some very specific products to guarantee the safety and needs of the health providers and its patients. Glazerite Bolton has completed a number of bespoke Anti-Ligature applications of casement windows and vertical sliding windows.”

The Woodhouse Hospital provides specialist treatment and rehabilitation for men and women with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour and ASD/autism spectrum conditions, in small gender-specific units.

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