Housing in Edinburgh – Inclusive Design to promote a sense of belonging
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Date(s) - 26/06/2018
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Your are invited to a stakeholder workshop by NHS Lothian. This exploratory workshop focuses on how inclusive design principles can inform the design of new housing stock in Edinburgh which will contribute to building social connections, social capital and a sense of belonging for individuals with mental health problems.
The built environment can contribute to a more equal, inclusive and cohesive society if the places where we live, the facilities we use and our neighbourhoods and meeting places are designed to be accessible and inclusive. People experience the built environment differently according to who they are – their social, cultural and economic background. The full diversity of this experience needs to be considered if all users are to be comfortable and feel that a particular space or place belongs to them.
This stakeholder workshop will bring people with lived experience, planner, service providers and representatives from the public, independent and third sector together to share practice and discuss ideas and recommendations which will help inform the future plans.
If you would like to attend this workshop please email: cat.young@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk . Places will be confirmed by return. Please register by 19 June.