Cygnet staff complete 64 mile charity bike ride
Two Cygnet staff have cycled the entire length of the Basingstoke Canal to raise money for Sport in Mind, the national charity which aims to improve mental health through sport.
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Congratulations to our Annual Psychiatrists Awards 2024 winners
We are delighted to announce the winners of Cygnet’s Annual Psychiatrists Awards 2024, who were named in a virtual ceremony following our Annual Psychiatrists Conference on Wednesday 18th September.
Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge raises over £750 for local charity
Well done to the four Cygnet staff who last weekend successfully completed the Yorkshire Three Peak Challenge walk. The challenging 24 mile circular route in the Yorkshire Dales includes the peaks of Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough and was undertaken to raise money for Footprints Conductive Education Centre.
Support worker from Cherry Tree House completes skydive in memory of his partner
A Support Worker at a residential care service in Nottinghamshire has completed a skydive in memory of his partner who died after suffering with a chronic long condition.
2025 Cygnet Calendar Competition Winners Announced!
Here are the Winners and Special Mentions pieces of artwork chosen for the 2025 Cygnet Calendar Competition.
Cygnet colleagues raise £2,000 for Samaritans
Cygnet colleagues have raised more than £2,000 for the Samaritans by taking on the Great North Run after being inspired by the story of a Newcastle resident who almost ended his life in 2023.
Cygnet Hospital Beckton unveils new Social Hub
Cygnet Hospital Beckton has become our latest inpatient service to have a space transformed into a homely ‘social hub’ as part of a unique collaboration between service users, former patients and staff.
Cygnet shortlisted in National Care Awards
We are delighted to announce that we have been named a finalist in the 2024 National Care Awards. Cygnet has been shortlisted in the Specialist Care Provider of the Year category.
Clive takes on Scafell Pike challenge for autism charity
Clive Summerbell, a member of the maintenance team at Cygnet Wast Hills, has recently completed an epic challenge to raise money for a charity that helps people with autism.
Ben’s fundraising challenge for Mind
Well done to Ben, a service user at Vincent Court, who has taken on an epic swimming challenge and has raised over £500 for Mind, the mental health charity.
Cygnet Maple House celebrates 1st birthday
Last week the service users and staff at Cygnet Maple House celebrated a year since the service opened with a Bridgerton-themed tea party in the grounds of the hospital.
Dr Dave Barker appointed South West Division Training Director for the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Congratulations to Dr Dave Barker, Cygnet Group’s Director of Medical Education, who has been appointed South West Division Training Director for the Royal College of Psychiatrists.