Our anti ligature preventitive noticeboards/display boards are perfect for displaying notices, menus, patients’ rights etc within a high-risk environment such as a psychiatric facility or behavioral health units.
Anti-Ligature Noticeboards for Use in Behavioral Health Facilities
In behavioral health environments, safety and communication go hand in hand. Every detail, from furniture to fixtures, plays a role in ensuring patient wellbeing. One critical yet often overlooked component is the humble noticeboard. When designed with care and purpose, anti-ligature noticeboards become more than a space to display information—they become a vital element in creating a secure, therapeutic environment.
Traditional noticeboards pose a serious risk in high-risk settings. Sharp corners, detachable parts, or areas where cords or clothing can be looped all present potential dangers. This is where anti-ligature designs step in. These purpose-built noticeboards eliminate anchor points and reduce opportunities for self-harm, making them ideal for psychiatric wards, detox units, and other mental health care spaces.
What sets these units apart is not just their safety features, but their durability. Constructed from robust materials such as polycarbonate or encased in tamper-proof enclosures, they resist damage and stand up to continuous use. Tamper-resistant screws, shatterproof screens, and rounded profiles offer further protection.
But functionality doesn’t mean sacrificing communication. Notices, therapy schedules, patient rights, or motivational messages can be displayed securely. Staff can update content easily while maintaining strict control over access. Many models even include lockable fronts, ensuring only authorized personnel can make changes.
Ultimately, anti-ligature noticeboards reflect a shift in design thinking—putting patient safety first without compromising on the therapeutic intent of information sharing. Their presence communicates that care has been taken in every aspect of the patient’s environment.
In facilities where safety is paramount, these noticeboards offer peace of mind for staff and a safer, more supportive atmosphere for patients. It’s a small detail, but one that speaks volumes in the world of behavioral health.
New Product Alert! Anti-Ligature Noticeboard / Display Board.
Our 4 designs are currently patent pending and include the following designs to fit into any hospital application. Full details can be found here.
- 4 sloped sided noticeboard
- 3 sloped sided noticeboard
- Sloped top and bottom display board
- Sloped top display board.
The units are made from metal and powder coated white to provide an aesthetic looking product, rather than an institutional looking product. They are fitted with the same high security locks that’s used on our range of mental health protective TV enclosures.
Being manufactured from steel and powder coated white, this is the perfect material to use for a magnetic noticeboard, as the magnets will stick to the rear wall of the enclosure, so the general patient documentation is displayed in a clear and open way.
Current size available.
57½” wide x 43 ¾” high x 3 deep
**Patent pending for all 4 designs**