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The importance of UK hospice care and its place within our society cannot be underestimated . Putting patients , their families and the people caring for them at the heart of design is essential and never more important than in the case of young adults requiring hospice care provision . Here , Stuart Franklin , Associate Director at JDDK Architects , considers four key pillars to place front and centre when thinking about the future of hospice design for young people .
DESIGNING DIGNITY :
REALISING THE FUTURE OF HOSPICE DESIGN FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
The transition into young adulthood can be incredibly complex and the impact that the wider environment and physical space can have on this experience for a young person is immeasurable . journey . Hospices are user-centric buildings so getting in the minds of the people who will be using and living in them will always help to find the best solution together .
With developments in medication and health technology advancing like never before and subsequently life expectancy increasing amongst both the old and the young , demand for hospice provision for younger people is expected to increase even more .
Factor emotion into design
Dealing with teenagers and young adults who want not only a say in how their space is used , but privacy , dignity and independence within that space , which translates differently depending on the individual and their specific needs , can in some instances present unforeseen challenges .
It is vital to always consider the bigger picture , in societal terms , of giving young adults hope . One poignant finding from our years of work in this space has been the importance of consulting with users from the very start of a project and throughout its
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