The coronavirus pandemic has required us all to make changes to our daily lives and routines. This week it is Learning Disability Week and in our latest blog we look at the challenges that many individuals with a diagnosis of autism and / or a learning disability face when coping with new routines.
Dame Philippa Russell DBE has been caring for her disabled son, Simon, for over half a century. Here, she writes about caring during Covid-19 and the road that lies ahead for the UK’s carers.
In this powerfully honest and ultimately inspiring blog Dominic, a service user at Cygnet Oaks, describes his journey from admission through to the present day.
As the UK marks National Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May), with the theme of ‘kindness’, Adam Woodward, Head Chef at Cygnet Hospital Coventry, shares his thoughts on the value of kindness to mental health care.
As we mark International Nurses Day today (May 12), celebrating the contribution that nurses make to society around the world, Cygnet Health Care’s Director of Nursing, David Wilmott talks about his decision to became a nurse and why he thinks nursing is such a special and rewarding career.
Clare Shard, Head of Interpreting Service at Cygnet Hospital Bury, highlights the challenges faced by the deaf and hard of hearing community during the COVID-19 crisis and makes a call for BSL interpreters to have access to transparent face masks.
In our latest blog a carer shares her personal story and we share some top tips for carers for keeping healthy during the lockdown.
In our latest blog we examine insomnia, offering a guide to self-diagnosis and exploring practical ways to get a good night’s sleep.
Are you self-isolating? Here’s seven things you can do to make the quarantine easier and reduce stress.
A self help guide to using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to manage your mental health during difficult times.
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