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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In this blog Lesley Dolby, Quality and Compliance Manager at Cygnet Hospital Stevenage, shares her experiences about how a smear test saved her life and gives her advice for others to get screened.
This week is Learning Disabilities Week and in this blog Laura Storey, the Registered Manager of Outwood, shares her views on life at the service, how different needs are catered for and how people with learning disabilities should never be underestimated.
June is Pride Month and Jayne Rowlands, Education Officer and Pastoral Lead at Excel & Exceed School, Cygnet Bury Forestwood, has shared her insights on what Cygnet schools do to support LGBTQ+ inclusivity.
In our latest blog Matthew McKenzie, Cygnet’s new Expert by Experience Carer Ambassador, speaks about the impact he hopes to make to the organisation to ensure carers voices are heard and that they continue to play an integral role in shaping the support provided to their loved one.
This Mental Health Awareness Week, Lee Millington-Millar, one of our Experts by Experience, shares his reflections on his recovery journey, the support he received at Cygnet Hospital Taunton, and why he wants to give back to help others.
Our Lead Neuropsychologist at Cygnet Brunel, Dr Henk Swanepoel, answers some common questions about anxiety, including some tips for how to manage the condition if you find yourself experiencing its symptoms.
This week is Deaf Awareness Week and in this blog experts from Cygnet Hospital Bury, which provides specialist mental health support to deaf people, shed light on why members of the deaf community are more prone to mental health conditions and how treatment is adapted.
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