Dementia-friendly health and social care environments
Health Building Note 08-02
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Health Building Note
Abstract
Supplies design guidance which aims to provide dementia-friendly health and social care environments. Looks to assist in the development of new design solutions and the adaptation and extension of existing facilities.
History
Published March 2015. HBN 08-02 includes Dementia Friendly Environments Programme case studies. The outcomes of this programme are covered in the executive summary, which is published separately. HBN 08-02 should be read in conjunction with existing Department of Health regulations and guidance, including HTM, HBN, Health Facilities Notes, Design Guides and other national documents. Department of Health is now known as the Department of Health and Social Care.
Subjects
- Health buildings/hospitals
- Building types
Publisher History
The Department of Health was committed to improving the quality and convenience of care provided by the NHS and social services. Its work included setting national standards, shaping the direction of health and social care services and promoting healthier living. Publications included Space for Health: Technical Manuals, as well as the Health Building Notes, Health Technical Memorandums, and White Papers. Add - They were renamed to the Department of Health and Social Care. However. responsibility for technical guidance was then transferred to NHS Improvement in February 2017 which is now part of NHS England and NHS Improvement.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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