New murals brighten up Madison Ward
A service user at Cygnet Hospital Bury’s Madison Ward has been keeping himself busy during the lockdown period by creating a series of fabulous wall murals on the ward.
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Artwork by service users at Cygnet Hospital Wyke to help firms spot depression
No strangers to dark times, a group of service users at Cygnet Hospital Wyke in Bradford have created paintings that offer a note of optimism to others experiencing the effects of the global health emergency.
Cygnet Newham House’s Grand Opening Day
On Wednesday 1st July we held our grand opening day for Cygnet Newham House, our new neuropsychiatric service for women in Middlesbrough.
Community Support for Cygnet Fountains
The team at Cygnet Fountains would like to give thanks to members of the local community, staff members and family members who have provided support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cygnet Hospital Ealing supporting the Felix Project
Cygnet Hospital Ealing’s Social Cause Group have recently held a successful fundraising event to raise money for the Felix Project. The event included poetry readings, musical performances, nail painting and a sale of cushions, bags, plates, keyrings and plant pots made by service users.
Excel and Exceed Centre’s Loneliness Awareness initiative
Last week it was Loneliness Awareness Week and the staff and students at Cygnet Hospital Bury’s Excel and Exceed Centre worked together to create posters, poems and cards to be shared with the residents of an elderly person’s residential home in the local area.
Dr Naresh Rasquinha appointed Regional Medical Director
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Naresh Rasquinha to the role of Regional Medical Director for the Midlands and Wales. Dr Rasquinha originally joined Cygnet in 2018 as Medical Director of Cygnet Hospital Maidstone.
Cygnet Lodge Brighouse achieves AIMS reaccreditation
Congratulations to the team at Cygnet Lodge Brighouse who have successfully achieved their AIMS (Accreditation of Inpatient Mental Health Services) rehabilitation reaccreditation from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Frisbee golf at Cygnet Hospital Taunton helping to make lockdown fly
Stu Hooper, Active Life Lead at Cygnet Hospital Taunton, has recently introduced Frisbee golf to the activity programme there, and it’s gone down a storm. It is just one example of the 'Empower Project' that Stu has introduced to Cygnet hospitals in the South West.
Cygnet Hospital Hexham opening in Autumn 2020
Cygnet Hospital Hexham, our new 27 bed mental health facility for women with complex mental health needs, is due to open in Autumn 2020.
‘Find Your Way’ a new book by Dramatherapist Nicky Morris
Nicky Morris, a Dramatherapist at Cygnet Hospital Ealing and Cygnet Lodge Kenton is shortly to have her second book published.The book features ten original stories, illustrations, mini-scripts and creative activities, focused on promoting mental well-being in adolescents and young adults.
2021 Cygnet Calendar Competition Winners
In March we launched the 2021 Cygnet Health Care Calendar Competition. With so many fantastic entries we couldn’t choose just 13 pieces to feature therefore, the 2021 Cygnet Calendar will feature 21 pieces of artwork.