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.
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.
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.
After fighting to find the right care for her son David, Carole shares how he transformed from total dependence to thriving independence at Cygnet.
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.
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.
For Dementia Action Week, our Head of Psychology Dr Henk Swanepoel discusses the early warning signs of dementia and when to be concerned.
Andrew, a service user from Cygnet Adarna House in Bradford, shares his thoughts around life with autism for World Autism Acceptance Month.
A blog by Raf Hamaizia announces the first Cygnet Co-Production in Commissioning Conference on May 1st, 2025, highlighting how involving people with lived experience as equal partners creates more effective health and social care services.
Working in acute mental health care, I’ve seen first-hand how challenging it can be to provide truly therapeutic, recovery-focused treatment within a pressured system. I’ve witnessed the toll that repeat admissions can take—on individuals, on families, and on the services trying desperately to support them.
Kerry, a service user at Cygnet Maple House, after spending 11 years sectioned under the Mental Health Act, tells her mental health journey.
Our Group Clinical Director, Dr Jon Van Niekerk, sets out how the independent sector can work in partnership with the NHS to ensure the objectives of the NHS 10 year plan are met.
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