Discover why continuous hinges, sometimes known as piano hinges, are widely used in anti-barricade door systems for mental health facilities, secure healthcare and behavioural environments.

A practical guide to anti-barricade door systems, including how they work, where they are used, reduced-ligature considerations and key specification factors for healthcare and behavioural environments.

A practical guide to anti-barricade doors, reduced-ligature hardware and specialist door sets for mental health facilities, SEND schools and secure healthcare environments.

Answers to common questions about anti-barricade door systems, reduced-ligature hardware, emergency access, retrofit projects and anti-barricade door specification.

Discover heavy-duty weld-on hinges for gates, including modular, configurable hinge components for commercial and industrial gate fabrication.

Design your own push, pull, and kick plates with Cooke Brothers’ custom door plate service. Add logos, messages, and finishes, all made to order in the UK.

Lunch & Learn – a practical, hands-on way to explore what makes the right hinge choice for your project.

8 September 2026

A guide to UKCA hinges, CE Marking and DoPs for door hardware. Understand current requirements and how Cooke Brothers ensures full compliance.