Why Physical Health Matters in Mental Health Nursing
Faye Theobald, Head of Physical Health at Cygnet, explains the critical role of physical health in supporting people with severe mental illness.
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Black History Month 2025: Simba Kaseke’s Story
For Black History Month, Simba Kaseke, Operations Director, shares his inspiring journey from Zimbabwe to the UK, his passion for working in mental health care and why representation matters.
World Mental Health Day 2025: Why fast access to mental health support matters
For World Mental Health Day 2025, Shane Mills, Group Director of Nursing, explains why quick, easy access to mental health support can save lives and aid recovery.
Living Life with a Learning Disability: Angela’s Story
For Scottish Learning Disability Week, Angela, who we support at Ranaich House, shares her experience of living with a learning disabilities.
‘I’m feeling more like myself again’ – Corey’s Story
In this blog Corey, a patient at Cygnet Sherwood House in Nottinghamshire, gives a moving account of his mental health journey and his hopes for the future.
Why Co-Production and Lived Experience Are Transforming Care
Expert by Experience Lead Raf Hamaizia shares insights from a year of genuine collaboration, award-winning projects, and empowering service users to shape their own care.
Dr Jon Van Niekerk responds to Royal College of Psychiatrists membership survey
Cygnet's Group Clinical Director, Dr Jon Van Niekerk, responds to a Royal College of Psychiatrists survey which has found that 81% of psychiatrists had directly experienced or witnessed 'moral injury' when decisions were being made around patient admission or discharge.
Finding My Independence: Jacqueline’s Story
Jacqueline Louca shares her inspiring journey from residential care to independent living, showing how people with learning disabilities can achieve their dreams with the right support.
Carers Week 2025: Beata’s story on the importance of carers
Beata, our Carers Lead, shares why carers are essential partners in mental health recovery, plus 10 practical ways to make them feel valued this Carers Week.
Finding the Right Support with Cygnet Social Care – Carole’s Story
After fighting to find the right care for her son David, Carole shares how he transformed from total dependence to thriving independence at Cygnet.
Statement from Dr. Tony Romero, CEO of Cygnet, about A&E waiting times for mental health patients
Sky News today spotlighted a recent investigation by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) into the unacceptable waiting times experienced by individuals with severe mental health needs in A&E departments nationwide. Dr Tony Romero, CEO of Cygnet, gives his response.
Breaking the Cycle: No More Revolving Doors in Mental Health Care
In this article Dr Jon Van Niekerk, Cygnet's Group Clinical Director, discusses the critical issue of the "revolving door" in mental health, where inadequate support after discharge leads to preventable readmissions and tragic outcomes.