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‘It has changed my life’ – My apprenticeship journey at Cygnet

This week it is National Apprenticeship Week 2025, which aims to highlight the exceptional work being done by apprentices and employers across the UK. In our latest blog we meet Stephen, an acting senior support worker at Thornfield Grange in Bishop Auckland, who writes about the life-changing apprenticeship opportunities he has had since joining the Cygnet team in 2021.

Dr Seb Thompson

How to talk and listen to your child about their mental health

Dr Seb Thompson, Cygnet’s National Psychology Lead for CAMHS Services, talks about the ever growing numbers of young people struggling with their mental health, including why the numbers are increasing, how adults can best support them, and what needs to change to tackle the crisis.

Matthew Gill

How to approach the new year in a positive mind

In this blog, Matt Gill, Interim Regional Director of Psychology Services (North), talks about the basics of positivity and identifies some of the many benefits of approaching life from a positive point of view, as well as exploring some tips and techniques for cultivating a positive mindset for 2025.

Christine Clarke

My story as a Carer

Christine is mum to a 26-year-old service user at Cygnet Nield House, a 29-bed mental health hospital in Crewe. This Carers Rights Day, she shares her story and what it means to now be a Carer Ambassador for Cygnet Health Care.

Dr Salim Matta

Why do many men over 50 struggle to talk about mental health?

Dr Salim Matta, Cygnet's Regional Medical Director (North), explains why men over 50 often find it difficult to talk about their feelings. He also highlights some key things that men can do to help improve their emotional wellbeing.

Christy Wong

Occupational Therapy Week 2024: Promoting Independence and Wellbeing

This week is Occupational Therapy Week 2024. In our latest blog Christy Wong, an Occupational Therapist at Cygnet Hospital Woking, writes about her role and reflects on the transformative power of occupational therapy in empowering people to lead fulfilling, independent lives despite physical, mental, or developmental challenges.

Iyabo Taiwo, a Regional Quality Manager, shares her reflections on the significance of Black History Month 2024.

Reflections on Black History Month

October is Black History Month and in our latest blog Iyabo Taiwo, one of our Regional Quality Managers, reflects on the importance of celebrating black history whilst also looking back on her career with Cygnet.

Dr Erica de Lange

How to prioritise your mental health in the workplace

The theme this World Mental Health Day is “Prioritising Mental Health in the Workplace.” Dr Erica De Lange, our Regional Director of Psychology Services (South) has provided some advice for making sure we support, and boost, our mental health at work.

Dr Jon Van Niekerk

How to limit the impact of Seasonal Affective Disorder

With the weather becoming gloomier over recent days, we asked Dr Jon Van Niekerk, our Group Clinical Director to offer his expert insight into how we can limit the impact of Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Dr Jon Van Niekerk

Supporting someone with suicidal thoughts

In this blog for World Suicide Prevention Day Dr Jon Van Niekerk, Cygnet Group Clinical Director and Interim Suicide Prevention Lead, provides tips for supporting someone with suicidal thoughts.