Anti-ligature Full-door Alarm
Full door coverage, subtly built in
When ligature risk is hidden in plain sight, partial solutions are not enough. Our full-door ligature alarm is designed to protect across the entire door, giving staff earlier warning, clearer oversight, and greater confidence, without adding complexity to the ward environment.
• Protection at every height
Unlike door-top alarms, the system detects ligature load across the full height of the door, reducing blind spots and addressing risk wherever it occurs.
• Discreet by design
Built directly into the door, the alarm minimises visual cues and ligature learning opportunities, helping environments remain calm, normal, and made for living.
• Fewer false alarms, faster response
Intelligent filtering reduces nuisance alerts, so when an alarm sounds, staff know it matters and can act quickly and proportionately.
• Connected safety, simplified
Wireless installation limits disruption on live wards, integrates with staff attack systems, and links to a secure online dashboard that provides real-time visibility of alarm status from any internet-enabled device.
Together, the full-door alarm, online monitoring, and single-source supply and installation create a joined-up approach to ligature detection, helping teams reduce risk with confidence.
Designed to support staff, and improve safety
When something goes wrong, staff need clarity, not noise.
Full-door ligature detection supports teams by removing blind spots and reducing uncertainty. The entire door is monitored, so risk is identified wherever it occurs, without relying on visible alarms or partial coverage that can be missed under pressure.
Because the system is built into the door itself, there’s nothing new to manage or visually monitor. Fewer false alarms mean fewer interruptions, and when an alert is triggered, staff can trust it and respond quickly. This video explains how discreet, whole-door design helps staff act with confidence, focus on care, and stay one step ahead of risk.
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Enhanced safety
The Full-door ligature alarm addresses ligature risk at all door heights, including the top, latch, and threshold. This comprehensive coverage ensures that any attempt to create a ligature point will be promptly detected, allowing for timely intervention and enhanced safety of at-risk individuals.
We designed the Full-door ligature alarm to detect ligature attempts in their early stages, providing an early warning system to prevent potential harm. This allows for a quick response from ward staff, minimising the risk of injury or suicide risk resulting from ligature attempts.
Customisation
Our Full-door ligature alarms are customisable, allowing settings to be adjusted based on the specific requirements of the environment. This includes sensitivity levels, alarm thresholds, and other parameters, which can be tailored to suit the needs of the facility and the residents it serves.
Single source supply and install
Safehinge Primera manages the Full-door Ligature Alarm system, from specification and installation to ongoing aftercare. This reduces the number of tradespeople entering the facility (reducing disruption to patients) and ensures that the system is installed and monitored by the team that designed it, providing confidence in its effectiveness and reliability.
Compliance with regulations
Our Full-door ligature alarms that cover the entire door, including the top, door frame, latch, and threshold, can help facilities comply with regulatory requirements in mental health facilities. The alarms ensure a safe environment for at-risk individuals and help facilities meet regulatory standards.
While no universal anti-ligature policy applies to all mental health settings, each NHS Trust within a Local Authority or Private Healthcare Unit will have its anti-ligature policy in place based on recommendations from the government. You can read about Anti-ligature regulations and legislation here.
If you are looking for door locks or door components, we have a wide range suitable for mental health facilities.
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Unique Online Monitoring System
The Full-door ligature alarm has a staff dashboard system that allows estates, trusts teams, maintenance, and clinical teams to monitor all doors where the alarm is installed efficiently.
This includes real-time updates on all alarms’ status, weekly testing prompts, and low-battery notifications, providing increased peace of mind and efficient monitoring.
Webinar: Solving the biggest ligature risk
- Research and feedback demonstrating the need for full-door ligature detection
- Key considerations when selecting a ligature detection system
- Mental health care providers who are saving lives with the integration of the full-door ligature alarm
- Watch the recording HERE
Featured projects with full-door ligature alarm
The purpose built psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) was designed to help patients with complex mental health needs recover in a safe therapeutic environment, which is closer to home in Devon.
Russel Clinic
Alongside The Junipers PICU and Jasmine Lodge MBU, Russell Clinic makes up one of the varying inpatient wards which have rolled out the full door alarm on the Wonford House site in Exeter.
Sowenna CAMHS
Sowenna, the first of its kind for Cornwall Partnership NHS FT, is a child and adolescent mental health (CAMHS) unit, providing inpatient treatment for young people aged between 13 and 18 years.