What is Project X?

Pioneering a new era in Mental Healthcare environments through a dignified non-visual patient safety aid (NVPSA).

‘Project X’ is a revolutionary digital platform that aids patient observation without compromising their privacy. Unlike cameras, our non-visual sensors can be located in the highest-risk areas without the privacy concerns associated with remote visual surveillance.

The new technology aims to safeguard patient privacy and dignity whilst providing 100% coverage, 100% of the time, in all areas of the bedroom, including the bathroom.

Sign up for updates on Project X development and join us on our journey to create healing spaces that empower dignity while ensuring safety.

WHERE PRIVACY THRIVES, DIGNITY HEALS
EMBRACE BOTH

Understanding our approach:

Safehinge Primera’s journey in mental health started when a friend of our co-founders was detained under the mental health act, and everything we do is rooted in this personal motivation to help improve the quality of care and the experience of inpatient environments for everyone.

A big part of our product development road map is refining products based on all stakeholders’ feedback, and capturing evidence for the product's effectiveness in keeping patients safe and helping improve the quality of care. Quite simply, products need real-world validation and testing to ensure they are suitable for production.

Our product development processes are thorough and we always design from first principles (ie. a blank sheet of paper) to ensure we create an unbiased brief with deep empathy that captures the views of all stakeholders, including people with Lived Experience. Only at this point do we start considering potential solutions and assessing them against the brief.

Co-production is an essential part of this process at all stages to ensure our designs are equitable. We believe technology can, and should, be an enabler of stronger therapeutic interactions and empower patients and staff with access to insights in a safe way. We always strive to adhere to these principles.

We have almost 20 years of experience designing and delivering products for mental health environments. We have achieved our success by adhering to our principles and we will continue this in our development of Project X as the feedback from all stakeholders, including people with Lived Experience, has been positive and supportive.

From the beginning, we have sought expert independent legal advice on the ethical considerations of our development and product in use. We ensured our ethical framework is adhered to in the involvement of service users and people with lived experience, alongside a wide range of stakeholders.

Please download our Ethical Framework Paper HERE.

Our Mission

At Safehinge Primera, our purpose is to help protect people through their most vulnerable times. We achieve this by leading the way in developing innovative Mental Health solutions. Our goal is to support the creation of Mental Health spaces that are a safe and supportive environment for individuals to find their way to recovery, supported by dedicated teams of compassionate Mental Health clinicians.

Through the implementation of cutting-edge technology like Project X, our ambition is to reshape the landscape of Mental Health facilities, elevating patient dignity, ensuring safety, and empowering clinical teams to provide the best possible care.

We Need Your Help!

Together, we can make a change.

We extend an invitation to Mental Health professionals across the UK and the US to join us in shaping the future of Mental Healthcare.

We're actively seeking partnerships with organisations dedicated to Mental Health treatment, inviting them to collaborate in the co-design of Project X.

Your expertise is vital in ensuring that this innovation aligns with the needs of Mental Health professionals and aids in patient recovery, wellness promotion, and the reduction of restrictive practices.

Together, we can redefine Mental Healthcare for the better.

In the Words of Those Who Started It All

“As co-founders of Safehinge Primera, we hold a strong belief in the transformative potential of collaborative innovation to drive positive change. Our venture into the realm of Mental Health began from a personal experience: visiting a close friend who was undergoing treatment in a Mental Health facility. This encounter revealed the pivotal impact that such environments could exert—either fostering healing or posing detrimental effects—on an individual's path to recovery.

“Since that moment, our professional pursuits have been dedicated to supporting the creation of safe, therapeutic spaces within Mental Health environments. During the past decade, we have developed a wealth of expertise in the field of Mental Health design. We've collaborated closely with numerous Mental Health experts, engaged with clinicians worldwide, and, crucially, actively listened to the perspectives of Mental Health patients to gain insights from their unique journeys. This accumulation of knowledge, combined with the insights drawn from our range of Mental Health products, has culminated in the birth of this groundbreaking initiative.

“Our journey in Mental Health has led us to a defining moment – the introduction of Project X. This initiative resonates deeply with our values, as it places patient care and well-being at its core. We are committed to redefining the landscape of Mental Healthcare, and Project X is a testament to that commitment.

“Join us as we strive to create a future where technology and compassion work hand in hand.”

-Philip Ross and Martin Izod, Co-Founders of Safehinge Primera

Watch our story video to learn more about our founders and their story.