I'm an OT working in mental health in a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit in the UK.
We're looking to turn one of our old seclusion rooms into a 'comfort room' and was wondering if there are any resources on here on how other places have done this/pictures/recommendations of equipment/suppliers/any experience at all really! Would this be the place to look/could you point me in the right direction?
Clara - someone who engaged with our post on social media about your question has provided this link:
https://www.ot-innovations.com/clinical-practice/sensory-modulation/sensory-rooms-in-mental-health-3/
It's about 'sensory' rather than 'comfort' rooms - but is pretty relevant we think. Links to mental health settings too :) Hope this helps!
Hi Claire - good to know that a comfort room has already been created in an NHS setting! I'm guessing it was successful and is used regularly - do you have any other info? Thanks!
This has been done in east London foundation trust already
Hi there Clara,
Thanks for getting in touch and engaging in the Hub's Forum. Your query is a very interesting one - and we hope our community can give you some advice and support on setting up the comfort room.
We'll share your Q&A Forum question on our social media today, to remind Members to come over and help you out!
All the best,
The OT Hub Team
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