In our latest blog Dr Triveni Joshi, Medical Director of Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital, responds to new NHS England figures showing that one-in-five children and young people had a probable mental disorder in 2023.
Thursday 23rd November is a very special day for so many who are often unseen and unheard. Nursing Support Workers' Day celebrates the essential roles that NSWs play across all health and social care settings, improving service user experiences all year round. In our latest blog we are delighted to share the experiences of Anna Kowalska and Melanie Knees, two of our Nursing Support Workers at Cygnet Hospital Beckton.
From 16th November to 16th December 2023 it is Disability History Month. In our latest blog Ollie White, Home Manager for The Orchards, writes about his neurodiversity, how it affects him and the challenges he has overcome.
This week is Anti-Bullying Week, an event which aims to raise awareness of bullying of children and young people.
Read Caleb’s blog about his experience at Cygnet Adarna House through to the present day where he is looking forward to progressing into community living, and taking on an expert by experience role within the service.
Stress can actually be good for us. It can help us focus, increase productivity and contribute to a sense of accomplishment, satisfaction, self-esteem and general well-being. However, too much stress like too much of anything, is not a good thing. In this article two of our Occupational Therapists write about important ways we can help our minds and our bodies to stay calm in the face of stressful moments.
Cygnet's Director of Nursing, David Wilmott, responds to Carers UK recent State of Caring Report 2023 which found that a lack of support and recognition from health and care services is damaging unpaid carers’ mental health.
Movember is an annual event during the month of November that raises awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men’s suicide. In this blog Dr Jon Van Niekerk, Group Clinical Director, writes about the importance of Movember and why he will once again be growing a fresh moustache over the course of the month.
Our latest blog is by Emmanuel Amogbon, a support worker at Cygnet Acer Clinic, who writes about his new role as Multicultural Network Ambassador at the service and about the activity's he helped organise to celebrate Black History Month.
In our latest blog Alice Zimba, Clinical Manager and Registered Manager at Cygnet Hospital Stevenage, and Co-Chair of Cygnet Women’s Network, writes about Saluting Our Sisters, the theme of this year's Black History Month.
October 2023 is the sixth annual Speak Up Month, which is led by the National Guardian’s office and provides an opportunity to raise awareness and highlight the difference which Freedom to Speak Up is making. In our latest blog Agnes Tutani, Cygnet's Freedom to Speak Up Guardian, writes about how Cygnet has embraced a culture of Speaking Up and her pride in the development of the Speak Up Ambassador role across the organisation.
As we approach Baby Loss Awareness Week (9th – 15th October) and the Wave of Light on Sunday 15th October, we are very grateful to our colleague for sharing her experience to raise awareness and help destigmatise baby loss.
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