‘Notes of Thanks’ single released
David Jackson, Expert by Experience at Cygnet has contributed to a new single by Rethink Your Mind.
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Music 2 Empower – Finding comfort through poetry
Chloe, a patient receiving mental health support from Cygnet Hospital Bierley, has spoken of the positive difference poetry is making to her recovery.
Ellen Mhor resident’s holiday in Blackpool
Christine, a resident at Ellen Mhor in Dundee, recently went on holiday to Blackpool and had an amazing time on the north-west coast of England.
Introducing our 2022-23 Impact Report
We are proud to introduce our 2022-23 Impact Report which showcases our successes over the past 12 months and how we continue to improve the lives of those in our care.
Recovery College’s autumn launch and Kewstoke Café opening
Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke’s Recovery College recently held its autumn launch event which also saw the opening of the new Kewstoke Café.
Why I became a Freedom to Speak Up Ambassador
The manager of a school for young people who have been admitted into hospital due to their mental health has spoken about why she felt compelled to become an ambassador for speaking up and create an open environment where people felt safe and encouraged to air concerns.
Darlington MP visits Cygnet Victoria House
Cygnet Victoria House recently welcomed a visit from its local MP who wanted to learn more about the services on offer and how it supports men suffering with their mental health to return to community living.
Service user finds “something to live for” through music programme
In our latest episode of Music 2 Empower we meet Jake, a former service user at Cygnet Hospital Wyke, who speaks of the positive difference music made to his recovery whilst at the hospital.
Cygnet Hospital Harrow’s Recovery College gets a makeover
Last week Cygnet Hospital Harrow’s Recovery College was given a stunning makeover by adding a gaming zone/social hub featuring games consoles, arcade machines and adjustable sensory lighting.
Experts by Experience: How Cygnet is Leading the Way
Our Experts by Experience help ensure the opinions of service users are heard and considered across the organisation and that feedback is actioned upon to improve our services. In the summer, the NHS Confederation visited two of our services – Cygnet Alders Clinic and Cygnet Hospital Taunton, to meet two former service users who have gone on to become Experts by Experience.
Cygnet Chefs explore world cuisines at Chef Development Day
We recently held our second Chef Development Day at our food supplier Brakes in Reading. A total of 21 Cygnet chefs from across our health care and social care services took part on a day themed around ‘Cuisines of the World’.
Cygnet Brunel manager completes epic mountain challenge to scatter her dads ashes
Stephanie Coxon has completed an epic challenge in memory of her dad who died of lung cancer and scattered his ashes on the highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales whilst completing the National Three Peaks Challenge.