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.
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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.
Understanding Autism: A Q&A with Eddie
For World Autism Acceptance Month, Eddie shares his experiences of living with autism, from life before his diagnosis, to the challenges he faces today, and the things that matter most to him.
Learning Who I’ve Always Been: Keith’s Neurodiversity Journey
Keith Sumner, a Trainer in our Learning and Development team, shares his diagnosis journey as part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week.
Why early identification of young carers matters
For Young Carers Action Day, Cygnet Hospital Godden Green's Beata and Dr Dinoosh, highlight the importance of early identification of young carers.
How we took Langdale House from ‘Good’ to ‘Outstanding’
Home Manager Laura Davy reflects on the journey that led Langdale House to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ CQC rating, shaped by the commitment and compassion of the whole team.
“Alvaston Ward helped me create a better version of me.” – Kate’s Recovery Journey
In the blog, Kate shares how the consistent support at Cygnet Hospital Derby helped her to become a better version on herself.
Eating Disorders Awareness Week: Strengthening the Circle of Care
Olajumoke Adegoke, Hospital Manager at Cygnet Hospital Ealing, shares her reflections on this year’s Eating Disorders Awareness Week theme, “Community,” and how the hospital’s specialist team continues to innovate in personalised care.
How to balance work and study as an apprentice
For Apprenticeship Week, Max and Harry, Occupational Therapy apprentices at Cygnet Hospital Stevenage, share their top tips for juggling university study with a full‑time role.