Forestwood School encourages love of reading for World Book Day
Forestwood School celebrated World Book Day on 6th March with the theme "Read Your Way," encouraging reading for pleasure among all pupils.
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“We can provide that glimmer of hope” – Venus’s Story
A former inpatient who accessed support from Cygnet Bury Forestwood after struggling with her mental health since childhood is now using her own experiences to support others in similar situations and to give them hope that recovery is possible.
Murals of Hope at Cygnet Kenney House
In a creative collaboration to enhance the environment of Cygnet Kenney House, our new hospital for women in Oldham, Alexandra Elstone, a muralist from Leeds, has been busy adding finishing touches to the hospital's interior with a series of eye-catching murals.
“I am really proud of the journey I’ve been on” – Chris’s Story
A service user from Cygnet Sherwood Lodge has shared how the care and support he received has given him confidence for the future and equipped him with the tools to manage his mental health moving forwards.
“I finally feel like I can live life without food holding me back” – Ella’s Story
Ella, a service user at Cygnet Nield House, has described life with an eating disorder and how support from the mental health hospital in Crewe is helping her to overcome her battle with food.
Forestwood School celebrates its new name
Education staff and colleagues from Cygnet Bury Forestwood came together yesterday to celebrate the renaming of the hospital's school to Forestwood School.
New specialist mental health hospital in Derbyshire coming soon
Our new 24-bed hospital for adults battling an eating disorder and mental health issues is planned to open in Derbyshire this Summer, allowing more people to be treated closer to home.
New ‘Social Hub’ installed at Cygnet Pindar House
Cygnet Pindar House has transformed and redesigned an unused space into a social hub giving its service users a new space to enjoy and relax in together.
Geordie Shore star visits Cygnet Victoria House
Male mental health patients at Cygnet Victoria House have recently received a generous package of clothing from Geordie Shore star, Nathan Henry.
Cygnet Bury Hudson supports local homeless charity
Kind hearted staff and service users from Cygnet Bury Hudson have donated clothing and food to Barnabus Christian Homeless Charity to help those without shelter across Manchester.
Empowering others through lived experience – Molly’s Story
As part of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, Molly an Expert by Experience with Cygnet, shares her story in mental health services and how she turned her journey into a source of hope and strength for others.
Positive care experience inspires former patient to help others
A former patient who was hospitalised for his mental health said the positive care he received has “inspired” him to become an Expert by Experience to improve the lives of others who are struggling.