Knowledge Base For Heating Systems

In modern healthcare settings, prevention is no longer optional - it’s essential.

This free downloadable guide explores how Contour’s product range helps estates and clinical teams prevent incidents before they happen, across areas including:

•    Infection control and hygiene
•    Anti-ligature and mental health safety
•    Injury reduction for vulnerable patients
•    Window security
•    Maintenance efficiency

Whether you're designing a new ward or managing an existing estate, this guide offers practical insights into how thoughtful specification can reduce risk, save time, and support safer outcomes for all.

When planning the construction or refurbishment of a space within a mental health environment or anywhere that occupies vulnerable individuals - it is essential that measures are put in place within the design process to reduce ligature risks.

Discover how anti-ligature design and specification of a facility can help reduce the risk of suicide or self harm. 

In healthcare environments, precautions to help minimise the spread of harmful germs and bacteria are fundamental for patient's well-being. 

The Microbial A-Z is a guide of everything you need to know about important microbes–  their names, what they are, where you find them, and what kind of illness and negative effects they may cause.

Find out how anti-microbial technology like BioCote® can contribute to infection control and cleaner heating. 

Find out everything you need to create a safer learning environment with the right heating system. 

Learn more about common diseases found in schools, child-proof radiator designs, tips for enhancing heating efficiency, special educational needs, and the advantages of incorporating colour in autism education.

Unlock essential safety insights for heating in mental healthcare settings, by expert on-site experience and best practice recommendations.

Discover design features for safer and cleaner heating, and the relationship between heating systems and patient's well-being.

Strategic use of colour in places like children's hospitals, autism wards, SEN schools, and mental health environments can significantly enhance interior design and help alleviate discomfort and anxiety among patients or students.

Explore the science behind colour psychology, colour preference, how colours relate to physical reactions, and more.