Proud to Be a Cygnet Nurse: Reflecting on 20 Years of Service
From mental health nurse to senior leader, Jo-Ann McAuliffe shares the experiences that have defined her 20-year Cygnet journey.
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Bridging the Gap: How Upping Ward is Transforming Culture Together
In this blog, our psychology team at Cygnet Hospital Beckton share how they are breaking down “us vs them” through coproduced workshops.
Learning Disabilities Awareness Week: Gary and Helen’s Stories
For Learning Disabilities Awareness Week, Clynsaer residents Gary and Helen share their thoughts on independence, inclusion, and what this week means to them.
Tailoring Music Facilitation in Acute and PICU Services
In this blog, Jack King - Music Facilitator, shares how he adapts his approach to fit Acute and PICU short-stay environments, ensuring that even a brief stay can include impactful, therapeutic musical engagement.
Celebrating Cancer Survivors Day: Mike’s Story
We are grateful to Mike Woods, a Driver at Cygnet Hospital Woking and member of our Men’s Health Network, for sharing his journey and raising awareness of cancer.
Behind the figures: The mental health challenges facing young people
In this blog, Dr Vica Khromova responds to the report into the growing number of young people who are not in education or work, reflecting on the close relationship between children and young people’s mental health and their future opportunities.
From Overgrown Fields to a Thriving Recovery Community: The Official Opening of Kewstoke’s Farm Project
Josh Tapp, Hospital Manager at Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke, shares the story behind transforming an overgrown field into a co-produced recovery space for service users.
Mental Health Awareness – The One Thing That Changes Everything
In our latest blog Dr Somya Pandey, Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry, Cygnet Hospital Harrow, reflects on the importance of awareness days in increasing understanding.
Dementia Action Week: Small Lifestyle Changes Can Make a Big Difference
For Dementia Action Week, Dr Henk Swanepoel, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist at Cygnet Brunel, highlights simple changes that can protect brain health.
Understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Megan’s Story
To recognise World ME Day, Megan is sharing her story to highlight the realities of living with a long‑term, invisible disability.
Mental Health Awareness Week: Why Taking Action Matters for Mental Health
This Mental Health Awareness Week, Dr Salim Matta explores why taking action matters for mental health, and how early steps can support wellbeing.
A Place Where We All Belong – Autism Acceptance Month
In this blog for Autism Acceptance Month, Dr Somya Pandey explores her own recent diagnoses of Autism and ADHD and how a lifetime of questions finally found their answers.