Baby Loss Awareness Week
As we approach Baby Loss Awareness Week (9th – 15th October) and the Wave of Light on Sunday 15th October, we are very grateful to our colleague for sharing her experience to raise awareness and help destigmatise baby loss.
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How working mums rise through the ranks at Cygnet
Today we caught up with Laura Massey Williams one of our Clinical Managers who works at Cygnet Delfryn House. Laura talks about what attracted her to working at Cygnet, how she has progressed from support worker to Clinical Manager, and the support she has received in her career.
ADHD – Some common questions answered
This October is ADHD Awareness Month and our Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Head of Psychology at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield, Dr Seb Thompson, has answered some common questions about the condition.
I am the happiest I have ever been – Rowan’s Story
Rowan is a former service user who was an inpatient on Roseacre Ward, Cygnet Hospital Maidstone, and more recently was supported at one of our North West Supported Living placements. In this blog Rowan shares their experience and describes how the support they received at both services helped them move back into the community and ultimately go to university.
Dr Naresh Rasquinha responds to the government’s Suicide Prevention Strategy for England 2023-28
Cygnet’s Suicide Prevention Lead, Dr Naresh Rasquinha, responds to the Government's recent publication of the Suicide Prevention Strategy for England 2023-28.
Ed Hall responds to Roman Kemp’s call for more Mental Health Support Teams in schools
Radio and TV presenter Roman Kemp has urged ministers to take children’s mental health more seriously and take greater action to protect them. In our latest blog Ed Hall, Cygnet's Head of Education, offers his support to Roman's plea.
Back to School: Tips to Support Children’s Mental Health
Returning to school after the summer break can be a stressful time for young people. Plenty of children are going to feel anxious about the start of term, whether they are starting a new school or just moving up a year. Ali Curtis, our National CAMHS Nurse Lead, has helpfully answered some questions about what signs to watch out for in young people and how we can best support their mental health.
Dr Jon Van Niekerk responds to NHS Confederation Mental Health Network report on digital technologies
In our latest blog Dr Jon Van Niekerk, Cygnet's Group Clinical Director, responds to the NHS Confederation Mental Health Network's recent report which explores how digital technologies can be better utilised to meet growing levels of demand and improve mental healthcare.
Supporting someone with suicidal thoughts
In this blog for World Suicide Prevention Day Dr Naresh Rasquinha, Chair of Cygnet’s Suicide Prevention Strategy Group, provides tips for supporting someone with suicidal thoughts.
Chowki’s Road to Recovery at Cygnet Hospital Colchester
In our latest blog Chowki, a service user at Cygnet Hospital Colchester’s Ramsey Unit, writes about how the hospital’s Occupational Therapy team have helped him on his road to recovery.
Activity PRN – An Interview with Neil Barker
Neil Barker, Head of Occupational Therapy at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone, recently completed a project titled: Activity PRN: Exploring Meaningful Occupation As and When Required On a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit.The project was successful in increasing the number of meaningful activities and the frequency of activity participation on the ward. Neil shares some key information about the project below.
Cygnet CEO Dr Tony Romero responds to the rapid review into date on mental health inpatient settings
In our latest blog Cygnet CEO Dr Tony Romero responds to the publication of the final report and recommendations of the rapid review into data on mental health inpatient settings.