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Mansfield transform patient experience
Designed as a landmark building for Mansfield, the redevelopment of Mansfield Community Hospital was an integral part of the overall strategy of transforming the health delivery system for Mansfield District Primary Care and Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Trust.

Sustainable to the core
Under the guidance of Ashford Borough Council Building Control, a unique environmentally friendly venue nestling in tranquil, landscaped grounds has been created at Singleton. The Singleton Environment Centre now provides a full and imaginative programme of activities catering for people of all ages from both the local community and visitors to Ashford

Embracing accessibility
A vision to transform a neglected Victorian school building into an Adult Education Centre has embraced the concept of accessibility while at the same time ensuring a better future for the residents of South Kilburn, writes Andy Hardy of London Borough of Brent Building Control

Stating the obvious?
Access statements can form part of a submission under Part M to explain the approach taken when looking at access. There are, however, interrelated issues which might be overlooked, but which may have an impact on both the construction phase and subsequent operations and service delivery, writes Michele Lucarelli, NBS Technical Author and Architect

It's time to be inclusive
Su Peace is one of the UK's foremost authorities on building access for people with disabilities. She has worked, through her Qequality consultancy, as an adviser to many of the nation's most prestigious venues

Gunners focus on accessibility
The Emirates Stadium is one of the most spectacular and technologically advanced football stadiums in Europe, incorporating state-of-the-art facilities with stunning features - it is also one of the most accessible stadiums in the world

Part M and housing: a fatal attraction?
The relationship between Part M of the Building Regulations and housing has never been a straightforward one. It is a complex and stormy relationship, more of a fatal attraction as opposed to a marriage made in heaven, says Edna Jacobson, Access Officer for Staffordshire Moorlands District Council.

Part M: stating your intentions
Some of the major implications of the revamped Part M seem to have enjoyed flavour of the month status since May 2004 when the �new' Pa rt M came into effect. However, the debate about Access Statements has been full of mis-information