Tune into Empowerment event a great success
On 23rd May an inspiring event called 'Tune into Empowerment' took place at Cygnet Churchill to celebrate the power of music therapy, share best practice and provide a platform for lived experience talent.
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Cygnet Hospital Wyke patient launches ‘Cheer You Up’ Group
Danny, a service user on Adarna Ward, has launched a new therapy group aimed at encouraging men to open up about their mental health.
Cygnet Hospital Sheffield teams up with Sheffield Wednesday to deliver mental health sessions
Cygnet Hospital Sheffield staff and Sheffield Wednesday FC highlight the impact sport and physical activity can have on mental health for young people.
Taunton Active Life Lead to take on Epic Cycling Challenge
Stuart Hooper is undertaking the cycling challenge of a lifetime in an effort to raise £2,000 for his chosen charity 'Best Mates'.
Cygnet Hospital Stevenage praised by Care Quality Commission
The service was rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and praised for its ‘transformative’ standards of care which empowered those with mental health needs to recover.
Leicester Care Manager Shortlisted For Stars of Social Care Award
Congratulations to Cate Ball, a care manager from Leicester, who has been named a finalist in the Stars of Social Care Awards 2024 for the work she does to spread joy to residents in care homes.
Excel and Exceed Centre receives Coaching Accreditation
Well done to the Excel and Exceed Centre who are celebrating after achieving recognition for its efforts to embed coaching into the school.
Music providing hope for the future for singer at Cygnet Hospital Beckton
In our latest Music 2 Empower video Tasha describes how writing and performing music has enabled her to get through some of her darkest times and give her hope for the future.
Cygnet Hospital Beckton an Enabling Environment
Two wards at Cygnet Hospital Beckton have been awarded the prestigious Enabling Environments Award from the College Centre for Quality Improvement (CCQI).
How Active Life enabled Michael to rebuild his life
Michael* was CEO of a national charity when he was admitted to Cygnet Hospital Taunton after suffering his second stress-related breakdown. Here he explains how an Active Life Programme at the hospital helped his mental health and get him back home to family life, with the prospect of a phased return to work.
Our Cygnet Nursing Awards 2024 Winners
Yesterday we held our annual Cygnet Nursing Awards at the National Conference Centre and Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham. The event was hosted by David Wilmott, Cygnet’s Director of Nursing.
Service user from Cygnet Maple House training medics for the future
A service user from Cygnet Maple House, who has been in mental health services since she was 13, is now giving talks at Nottingham Trent University where she is helping trainee medics understand how best to support those with severe mental health needs.