Mount Gould Hospital – Plymouth
Secure & Sensitive Perimeter Solution for Mental Health Setting
At Mount Gould Hospital, we delivered a high-security fencing solution designed specifically for a mental health environment including anti-ligature and seclusion garden areas, where safety, privacy, and appearance are equally critical.
Healthcare and mental health facilities require a careful balance:
- Robust perimeter security to protect patients, staff, and visitors
- A non-institutional appearance to support a calm, therapeutic environment, seclusion garden spaces
- Long-lasting materials suitable for high-use, external conditions
- Anti-ligature considerations to minimise risk in vulnerable environments
We installed a 3.0m high-security fencing system enhanced with bespoke visual screening, suitable for anti-ligature applications:
- 358 High-Security Mesh Fencing (9m run)
Anti-climb, anti-cut mesh fixed to heavy-duty steel posts set in concrete at 1.25m centres. - Full-Height Printed Aluminium Cloaking
Perforated 2mm aluminium panels, printed with a client-supplied design, providing: - Visual privacy
- A softer, more welcoming aesthetic
- UV-stable, fade-resistant finish
- Integrated Access Solutions
- 3.0m high double gate (2.1m wide) fully clad to match fencing
- Secure single access gate with Locinox locking system and infill panel for controlled entry
- Durable Finish
All steelwork galvanised and powder coated in RAL 6005 Moss Green, ensuring longevity and a clean, consistent look.
This installation delivers high-level security without compromise to the environment, a key requirement in mental health settings and seclusion garden settings.
The addition of printed aluminium cloaking transforms what would traditionally be a harsh perimeter into a visually considered boundary, supporting patient wellbeing while maintaining strict security standards.
The finished installation provides a secure, private, and visually considered boundary, supporting both operational requirements and patient wellbeing.
By combining high-security mesh with bespoke printed cloaking, the system provides:
- Secure, anti-climb perimeter protection
- Enhanced privacy for patients and staff
- Reduced visual impact through bespoke printed screening
- Durable, low-maintenance system suitable for healthcare environments
- Fully integrated, secure access points.
In mental health environments, perimeter solutions must do more than secure a site, they must contribute to a safe, calm, and therapeutic atmosphere.
This project demonstrates how carefully specified materials and finishes can transform essential security infrastructure into a feature that supports both safety and wellbeing, particularly within anti-ligature and seclusion garden applications.
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