Our aim is a short, rapid intervention to help service users regain a sense of control and order in their lives, so they can move to a less restrictive care setting and return home.

“During my time at Cygnet I felt safe and welcome. I would like
to thank all the staff, including all managers, for my stay and helping me get better back to my health. I’m very happy with my stay and would recommend Cygnet to friends and family, they have helped me, not just with my physical and mental health but have helped me a lot in life. Thank you to all”Family member

The service provides expert, intensive, short-term, individualised care for service users detained under the Mental Health Act. Service users will present with increased risks that require them to be assessed and treated in a PICU environment.

Our Service User Profile

• Women, aged 18+
• Detained under the Mental Health Act
• Experiencing difficulties that present a risk to the well-being of themselves or others that cannot be treated in an open environment
• Diagnoses may include:
  • Acute mental illness
  • Acute depressive illness
  • Psychosis
  • Schizophrenia
  • Bi-polar disorder
  • Personality disorder
  • Dual diagnosis
• May present with co-morbid presentations:
  • Self-harm
  • Substance misuse issues
  • Complex needs