Former CAMHS patient returns to Cygnet as an Expert by Experience
A young woman who was hospitalised as a teenager for mental health struggles is now working to support other patients and help them to see there is “light at the end of the tunnel”.
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Cygnet Cedars transforms clinical space into new Social Hub
A clinical space at Cygnet Cedars has been transformed into a ‘social hub’ equipped with games, sensory lighting and neon signs as part of a collaboration between staff and service users.
Cygnet Social Care’s first Sensory Summer Festival a huge success
On Friday 12 July approximately 130 residents and more than 150 Cygnet staff came together at Saffron Lane Athletics Stadium in Leicester for the very first Cygnet Social Care Sensory Summer Festival.
Royal College QNIC Annual Forum and QNIC Art Work Competition Winner
Former Cygnet Bury Forestwood service user Allie joined Dr Laurie Van Niekerk as they jointly presented Mulberry Ward’s Journey to CAMHeleon accreditation. We also had another amazing achievement, when a service user on Mulberry Ward won the QNIC Art Work competition.
Cygnet Staff Survey shows people are ‘proud’ to work for the company
Cygnet’s annual staff survey has revealed that 88% of staff enjoy working for the company with colleagues highlighting team spirit, career opportunities and a positive work culture as reasons for their high level of job satisfaction.
Provider Collaborative makes an impact
IMPACT, the NHS-led Provider Collaborative in the East Midlands for low and medium adult secure mental health services, has published several achievements it has secured over the last 12 months, of which Cygnet is proud to have played its part.
Cygnet Brunel rated Outstanding in Headway Approved Provider Accreditation review
Well done to the team at Cygnet Brunel who are celebrating after the service was rated ‘Outstanding’ in its recent review by Headway, the Brain Injury Association.
Cygnet Sponsor Yorkshire & Humber Involvement Network’s ‘Big Day Out’ Event
The annual Yorkshire & Humber Network event is always a highly anticipated day, with service users and staff working together throughout the year to plan and prepare.
Woking nurse shortlisted for national ‘Rising Star’ award
Congratulations to Kirti Paik-Inkar who has been shortlisted in the Ann Shuttleworth Rising Star category at the Nursing Times Awards.
Phoenix School rated Outstanding in all areas
Young people hospitalised with mental health needs are receiving an “exceptional education” according to Ofsted inspectors who have rated Phoenix School at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield 'Outstanding' in all areas.
New neuropsychiatric service for men opens in Widnes
A new hospital for men suffering with brain injuries has been officially opened in Widnes, bringing more than 75 jobs to the region.
Cygnet Hospital Ealing celebrate Pride
To celebrate Pride Month at Cygnet Ealing Hospital, the team, in collaboration with service users from both wards, engaged in various activities to raise awareness about the issues the LGBTQ+ community faces worldwide and to raise funds for an LGBTQ+ charity supporting individuals with mental health struggles.