Design in Mental Health

Design in Mental Health 2025
Design in Mental Health takes place on 3-4 June 2025 at the Manchester Central convention complex, with its Conference, Exhibition and Awards once again creating a unique forum for discussion, debate and discovery on good design in the built environment for mental healthcare.

The event brings together clinicians, academics, researchers, architects, estates and facilities professionals, capital projects managers, policy planners, experts by experience, and others from around the world.

Over two packed days, attendees can exchange knowledge, network, and immerse themselves in the latest technologies, products and ideas for creating and equipping both acute and rehabilitative settings.

The Conference: Deep dives into key themes
This year’s Keynote speakers are Dr Adrian James (Medical Director for Mental Health and Neurodiversity at NHS England), Baroness Berger (Member of the House of Lords and former Shadow Minister for Mental Health), Marsha McAdam (International Patient Leader), Professor Yvonne Jewkes (Professor of Criminology at the University of Bath), and Geoff Brennan (Safewards Clinical Supervisor at King’s College London).

In addition, Conference Delegetes have access to a range of interactive sessions including presentations, panel discussions and workshops. The conference programme is organised around the following eight core themes, offering something for everyone:

• Clinical and Operational Learning
• Collaboration and Partnership Innovation
• Design, Estates, Facilities, and Equipment Learning
• New Ways of Working
• Person-Centred Approach
• Policy, Research and Standards
• Safety- and Psychologically-Informed Environments
• Service User Learning

The Exhibition: A complete showroom plus FREE seminars
The DiMH25 Exhibition is free to attend and presents a complete showroom of equipment, products and services for the design, build & operation of mental health facilities & spaces.

Attendees can test out and compare innovative solutions from over 60 leading suppliers to the sector, including many NHS framework approved suppliers.
New for 2025 is a free-to-attend seminar theatre in the Exhibition Hall, featuring presentations on a range of subjects including environment design, compliance, sustainability, and more. On 4 June, this theatre will also feature a series of live in-person interviews with winners of the 2025 Design in Mental Health Awards.

The Design in Mental Health Awards 2025
The prestigious Design in Mental Health Awards will be presented in 13 categories at a vibrant ceremony from 5pm on 3 June at Manchester Central. These honours recognise standout achievements in mental health environments.

The awards ceremony is free to attend for all attendees and includes complimentary refreshments and entertainment – a perfect way to network with peers.

Book your place
Registration for Design in Mental Health is open at: www.designinmentalhealth.com with a range of attendance options available and public sector discounts available.