Cygnet welcomes collaboration to deliver the NHS Medium Term Planning Framework on mental health
Professor Tony Romero, Group CEO of Cygnet, shares why collaboration is key to delivering the NHS Medium Term Planning Framework for mental health.
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Bridging the Gap – Art Therapy for d/Deaf Service Users
Elisa Wilcock, Art Psychotherapist, explores how art therapy creates a accessible, person-centred therapeutic space for d/Deaf service users.
Ending Inappropriate Out of Area Placements
In our latest blog Cygnet CEO, Professor Tony Romero, responds to to the recently published NHS Confederation report on 'Bringing care closer to home' and writes about how the independent sector can play a vital role in ending inappropriate out of area placements.
“It’s never too late to choose recovery” – Megan’s journey at Cygnet Acer Clinic
Discover Megan's recovery story from Cygnet Acer Clinic, highlighting her experiences in hospitals, DBT skills, and hope for the future.
How Cross-Cultural Communication drives the Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework
Juliet Powell, Specialist Practice Development Nurse – Overseas Registered Nurses and Multicultural Network Co-Chair, reflects on her role in Cygnet's journey to embed PCREF across the organisation.
Why the Cygnet Men’s Health Network are supporting Movember
In this blog Ben Hopewell, Head of Resourcing, and Michael Rowland, Training Manager, Co-Chairs of our Men's Health Network, talk about why the network are raising money this month for the charity Movember and why it is important to shine a light on men's health.
Why Physical Health Matters in Mental Health Nursing
Faye Theobald, Head of Physical Health at Cygnet, explains the critical role of physical health in supporting people with severe mental illness.
Black History Month 2025 – Simba Kaseke’s Story
For Black History Month, Simba Kaseke, Operations Director, shares his inspiring journey from Zimbabwe to the UK, his passion for working in mental health care and why representation matters.
World Mental Health Day 2025: Why fast access to mental health support matters
For World Mental Health Day 2025, Shane Mills, Group Director of Nursing, explains why quick, easy access to mental health support can save lives and aid recovery.
Living Life with a Learning Disability: Angela’s Story
For Scottish Learning Disability Week, Angela, who we support at Ranaich House, shares her experience of living with a learning disabilities.
‘I’m feeling more like myself again’ – Corey’s Story
In this blog Corey, a patient at Cygnet Sherwood House in Nottinghamshire, gives a moving account of his mental health journey and his hopes for the future.
Why Co-Production and Lived Experience Are Transforming Care
Expert by Experience Lead Raf Hamaizia shares insights from a year of genuine collaboration, award-winning projects, and empowering service users to shape their own care.