Creating this digital animation

Our commitment to delivering health and social care messaging in a clear and accessible manner is important to us.

We were provided with ward images by the critical care staff at BHRUT to make sure that our drawings were an accurate reflection of the setting for the Non-pharmacological methods to prevent and manage delirium digital animation.

Delirium can be a highly distressing condition; it was important that the images show this but that they do so in a sensitive way. Artist Rosie Hunter used a soft palate of muted tones based on the NHS brand colours, which helps convey a sense of calm that is in line with the message of the animation.

We also worked with the team to develop character designs that would show a wide range of patients in terms of age and background as although it may be more associated with older patients, delirium is a condition that can affect anyone.

Post-production

This training film has been adopted by other NHS Foundation Trusts, and we hope that it continues to inform and educate an increasingly wide audience.

See bhrhospitals.nhs.uk and nelft.nhs.uk for further information.