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.
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 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.
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.
Celebrating our veterans on Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day (Saturday 29 June) is the Nation's chance to show support for the people who make up the Armed Forces community. Here at Cygnet, we want to shine a spotlight on some of our colleagues who have transitioned from military life to civilian life, and are now working at Cygnet, helping to improve lives together.
Mountain challenge raises £10k for charity
Last week sixteen colleagues trekked to the summit of the fifth highest mountain in Wales in their efforts to raise money in support of Cavell.
Midlands Chef Development Day
Cygnet’s Procurement team hosted our fourth Chef Development Day on Tuesday 18th June, this time at Birmingham College of Food, to enable our Midlands based Chefs to participate in the engaging and inspiring learning opportunity.
Cygnet Views take to the skies to raise money for charity
Staff at Cygnet Views, a care service for women in Derbyshire, took to the skies in their fundraising efforts for a local charity which supports children.
Cherry Tree House resident volunteering at local wildlife rescue centre
A resident at a social care service in Mansfield is celebrating this Learning Disabilities Week after securing a volunteer position at a local wildlife rescue centre.