# Cygnet

> Cygnet is an award\-winning provider of mental health care and social care services for adults and children in the UK\.

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## Pages
- [About Cygnet](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/about/about-cygnet/): Cygnet was established in 1988\. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK\.
- [Contact Us](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/contact/): If you would like to get in touch with us, request further information on any of our services or if you have a general enquiry then please contact us\.
- [Secure Mental Health Services](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/health-care-services/secure/): Cygnet Health Care offers a nationwide network of secure mental health services, providing over 300 beds across medium and low secure wards\.
- [PICU / Acute Mental Health Services](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/health-care-services/picu-acute/): We offer a national network of more than 750 urgent admission beds, to meet the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services\.
- [Mental Health Rehabilitation and Recovery](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/health-care-services/mental-health-rehabilitation-and-recovery/): The main aim within our mental health rehabilitation and recovery services is to make a positive difference to the lives of our service users by building essential community links and strategies that support re\-integration into the wider community through working in partnership with each individual\.
- [Personality Disorder Services](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/health-care-services/personality-disorder/): Our national network of specialist personality disorder services offers over 225 beds across medium secure and low secure, emergency, Tier 4 inpatient, highly specialised ICB funded personality disorder and dual diagnosis PD and eating disorder services\.
- [Eating Disorder Services](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/health-care-services/eating-disorder/): Cygnet Health Care provides highly specialised eating disorder services for adults aged over 18, including those with extremely low BMIs\.
- [CAMHS](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/health-care-services/camhs/): Cygnet Health Care offers a range of specialist CAMHS focused on supporting young people aged between 12 and 18 in Tier 4 Acute, psychiatric intensive care \(PICU\) and low secure environments\.
- [Learning Disability Services](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/health-care-services/learning-disabilities/): Our priority is to ensure that individuals with learning disabilities enjoy the same right to a happy and fulfilled life as others\. We ensure that individuals in our care feel safe in their environment, are understood and are able to communicate to the best of their ability\.
- [Autism Spectrum Disorder Services](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/health-care-services/autism-spectrum-disorder/): Cygnet has over 20 years’ experience of delivering the best outcomes for people with autism, and who may present with behaviours that challenge\.
- [Neuropsychiatric Services](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/health-care-services/neuropsychiatric/): Cygnet Health Care offers a range of neurological services for individuals with acquired brain injuries and neurodegenerative disorders\.
- [Mental Health and Specialist Deaf Services](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/health-care-services/mental-health-and-specialist-deaf-services/): Cygnet Health Care provides mental health and specialist deaf services for men and women who are Deaf or hard of hearing and who have complex mental health needs including mental illness, personality disorder, autism spectrum disorder or learning disability\.
- [Private Mental Health Care](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/health-care-services/private-mental-health-care/): Cygnet provides quick access to dedicated private inpatient mental health care at our hospitals in London and the South East\.
- [Bespoke Care Packages](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/health-care-services/bespoke-care-packages/): For individuals struggling to make progress in conventional ward environments, Cygnet Health Care offers a number of Bespoke Care Packages across the country\.
- [PICU / Acute Transitional Service \(D2A\)](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/health-care-services/picu-acute-transitional-service-d2a/): Cygnet Health Care offers a PICU / Acute transitional service \(Discharge 2 Assess D2A\) for people who no longer require an acute admission and are clinically ready for discharge, but remain on PICU and Acute wards\. 
- [Residential Services](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/social-care-services/residential-services/): At Cygnet Social Care, our residential services support individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Mental Health needs\.
- [Day Services](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/social-care-services/day-services/): At Cygnet Social Care , we operate two specialist Day Services, located in Sheffield and Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire\.
- [Supported Living](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/social-care-services/supported-living/): Our supported living services are here for adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Mental Health needs\.
- [Neurological Complex Care](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/social-care-services/neurological-complex-care/): Our specialist Neurological Complex Care services specialise in care and treatment for adults with Acquired Brain Injury \(ABI\) and other neurological conditions, including stroke and spinal injuries\.
- [Nursing Homes](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/social-care-services/nursing-homes/): Our two nursing homes, Tabley House Nursing Home \(Cheshire\) and Tupwood Gate Nursing Home \(Surrey\), provide a range of elderly care and support services\.
- [News and Insights](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/news-blogs-and-galleries/): This page features links to all the latest news, photo galleries, blogs and videos from across Cygnet Health Care and Cygnet Social Care\.
- [Events](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/events/): Information on all the upcoming events held by Cygnet Group as well dates for exhibitions and conferences that we are exhibiting at\.
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- [Social Care Services](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/social-care-services/): For more information on wide range of social care services for adults with autism, learning disabilities and those requiring elderly care please visit our social care services page\.

## Posts
- [Cygnet’s Sam Marshall shortlisted for inaugural TIME CISO of the Year Award](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/news/cygnets-sam-marshall-shortlisted-for-inaugural-time-ciso-of-the-year-award/): Cygnet is proud to announce that Sam Marshall, Head of Information Security and Governance, has been shortlisted for the inaugural TIME CISO of the Year Award\.
- [Cygnet marks Deaf Awareness Week 2026 by celebrating first deaf Maintenance Manager](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/news/cygnet-marks-deaf-awareness-week-2026-by-celebrating-first-deaf-maintenance-manager/): To mark Deaf Awareness Week 2026, Cygnet Health Care celebrated the achievements of Dean Chester, a Maintenance Manager at Cygnet Bury, who has become the organisation’s first deaf Maintenance Manager\.
- [Cygnet Social Care Support Worker shortlisted for National Learning Disabilities and Autism Award](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/news/cygnet-social-care-support-worker-shortlisted-for-national-learning-disabilities-and-autism-award/): A dedicated support worker from Hope House has been shortlisted for a national award recognising excellence in care for older people with learning disabilities\.
- [Cygnet Hospital Sheffield retains Triangle of Care accreditation](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/news/cygnet-hospital-sheffield-retains-triangle-of-care-accreditation-2026/): Cygnet Hospital Sheffield has successfully maintained the Carers Trust accreditation, recognising its commitment to embedding carers in its adolescent mental health services\.
- [Recovery takes shape at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone Spring Craft Fair](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/news/recovery-takes-shape-at-cygnet-hospital-maidstone-spring-craft-fair/): Patients at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone have been using creativity and craftsmanship as part of their recovery, showcasing handmade woodwork to raise funds at a Spring Craft Fair\.

## Locations
- [Supported Living in Darlington](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/locations/supported-living-in-darlington/): Supported Living in Darlington provides four tenancies, the service focused on empowering individuals with learning disabilities, autism, behaviours that challenge and associated mental health needs to live more independently\.
- [Cygnet Hospital Taunton](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/locations/cygnet-hospital-taunton/): Cygnet Hospital Taunton provides acute inpatient admissions service for men and women and a specialist inpatient service for men diagnosed with a learning disability\.
- [Blackbird Ward \- Neurocognitive Treatment and Care Pathway for Men](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/locations/cygnet-hospital-taunton/blackbird-ward/): Blackbird Ward at Cygnet Hospital Taunton offers a specialist inpatient pathway for adults with complex neurocognitive conditions and the resulting psychiatric challenges they face\.
- [Cygnet Oaks](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/locations/cygnet-oaks/): Cygnet Oaks is a 35 bed service specialising in high support inpatient rehabilitation \(level 2\) for men\. It provides state\-of\-the\-art facilities and a multi\-disciplinary treatment programme designed to assist service users with their return to independent living\.
- [Meet the Team](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/locations/cygnet-bury-hudson/meet-the-team/): Meet the team responsible for the management and provision of care at Cygnet Bury Hudson\.

## Social Care
- [Social Care Post 3](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/social-care/nursing-homes/social-care-post-3/)
- [Social Care Post 2](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/social-care/autism/social-care-post-2/)
- [Social Care Post 1](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/social-care/learning-disabilities/social-care-post-1/)

## Events
- [Cygnet Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation Conference 2026](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/events/cygnet-neuropsychiatric-rehabilitation-conference-2026/): We are excited to announce the details of our third Neuropsychiatry conference, taking place on Tuesday 9th June in Birmingham
- [Voices \& Verses  Carers Poetry Event](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/events/voices-verses-carers-poetry-event/): Join us for a creative space for carers to share, reflect, and be heard, hosted by Matthew Mckenzie \- Cygnet PCREF Care Lead and Carer Ambassador\.
- [LaingBuisson Social Care Summit South](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/events/laingbuisson-social-care-summit-south/): Cygnet Social Care will be exhibiting at LaingBuisson Social Care Summit South\.
- [Care Innovation Summit 2026](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/events/care-innovation-summit-2026/): Cygnet Social Care will be exhibiting at Care Innovation Summit 2026\.
- [Grand Opening of Cygnet Hospital Sherwood](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/events/grand-opening-of-cygnet-hospital-sherwood/): On Tuesday 30th January we will be holding the grand opening event for our new hospital in Nottinghamshire, Cygnet Hospital Sherwood\.

## Blog
- [Understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Megan's Story](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/blog/understanding-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-megans-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](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/blog/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\.
- [Embedding race equality, belonging and inclusion](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/blog/culture-day-at-cygnet-hospital-wyke-embedding-race-equality-belonging-and-inclusion/): During Race Equality Week, Matthew McKenzie, Cygnet PCREF Carer Lead reflects on a recent visit to Cygnet Hospital Wyke's Culture Day\.
- [A Place Where We All Belong – Autism Acceptance Month](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/blog/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](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/blog/understanding-autism-a-qa-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\.

## Subject Matter Experts
- [Dr Matt Rowett](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/media/subject-matter-experts/dr-matt-rowett/): Dr Matt Rowett is a dedicated Consultant Neuropsychiatrist and currently serves as the deputy Regional Medical Director for Neuropsychiatry in the North\.
- [Courtney Greene](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/media/subject-matter-experts/courtney-greene/): Courtney can offer expert advice on sleep management issues, relaxation techniques, and stress management\.
- [Dr Asif Bachlani](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/media/subject-matter-experts/dr-asif-bachlani/): Dr Bachlani has an extensive and distinguished career across adult psychiatry, with a remarkable breadth of clinical, leadership, and digital expertise within the private healthcare arena\.
- [Raf Hamaizia](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/media/subject-matter-experts/raf-hamaizia/): Raf has spent more than ten years developing and growing Cygnet’s Experts by Experience \(EbE\) programme, helping to shape how lived experience informs service design, staff training and organisational culture across our services\.
- [Dr Salim Matta](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/media/subject-matter-experts/dr-salim-matta/): Dr Matta oversees clinical leadership across Cygnet’s services and has long championed high standards, professional development and patient\-centred practice\.

## Testimonials
- [Parent](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/testimonials/unicorn-ward-cygnet-hospital-sheffield/)

## Galleries
- [Cygnet Bury Dunes celebrates International Nurses Day](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/galleries/cygnet-bury-dunes-celebrates-international-nurses-day/): The team at Cygnet Bury Dunes held a small event to celebrate International Nurses Day\.
- [New floral mural at Cygnet Alders Clinic](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/galleries/new-floral-mural-at-cygnet-alders-clinic/): Anya Colyer, an Occupational Therapy Assistant at Cygnet Hospital Taunton has recently completed a floral mural for a sensory room at Cygnet Alders Clinic in Gloucester\.
- [Cygnet Alders Clinic’s Waterfall Walk](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/galleries/cygnet-alders-clinics-waterfall-walk/): 10 members of staff at Cygnet Alders Clinic accompanied service users to enjoy the famous Four Waterfalls Walk in the Brecon Beacons\.
- [Walkern Lodge Wear It Green](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/galleries/walkern-lodge-wear-it-green/): In honour of Mental Health Awareness Week, Walkern Lodge celebrated in style with green clothes – showing support and solidarity\.
- [Cygnet Oaks celebrates International Nurses Day](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/galleries/cygnet-oaks-celebrates-international-nurses-day/): The team at Cygnet Oaks celebrated International Nurses Day by enjoying a wonderful brunch kindly provided by Head of Care, Faye Rothery\.

## Coverage
- [Mansfield mental health hospital does its bit to help sick child](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/coverage/mansfield-mental-health-hospital-does-its-bit-to-help-sick-child/)
- [Cygnet Group launch guide to tackle 'headline anxiety'](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/coverage/cygnet-group-launch-guide-to-tackle-headline-anxiety/)
- [Cygnet Social Care Worker Shortlisted for National Award](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/coverage/cygnet-social-care-worker-shortlisted-for-national-award/)
- [Cygnet Group Colleague Pushes His Limits to Conquer 57\-Kilometre Challenge](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/coverage/cygnet-group-colleague-pushes-his-limits-to-conquer-57-kilometre-challenge/)
- [Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke's Farm Project Shortlisted for National Design Award](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/coverage/cygnet-hospital-kewstokes-farm-project-shortlisted-for-national-design-award/)

## Videos
- [Proud to be a Cygnet Nurse](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/video/proud-to-be-a-cygnet-nurse/): In this video Shane Mills talks about how important it is for nurses to feel part of a wider profession and to come together to learn, develop and share good practices\.
- ['I'm a social butterfly' \- Laura's Story](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/video/im-a-social-butterfly-lauras-story/): After a brain injury in 1997 which left her in a coma for three weeks, Laura has spent almost 30 years in services\. Three years ago Laura was admitted to Cygnet Newham House and has made such great progress that she is now looking to move into supported living\. This is Laura’s Story\.
- [Facing it together \- Ella’s Journey](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/video/facing-it-together-ellas-journey/): Ella received treatment at Cygnet Nield House after her eating disorder escalated during lockdown\. In this honest and insightful film, she speaks about the early signs, the impact of secrecy and denial, being admitted to hospital, and the support that helped her rebuild her life\.
- [Building for hope: Reimagining mental health care](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/video/building-for-hope-reimagining-mental-health-care/): With seven new hospitals and ten new social care services, watch how Cygnet are reimagining mental health care and social care \- one hospital, one home, one recovery at a time\.
- [National Lived Experience Awards](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/video/national-lived-experience-awards/): Celebrating compassion and community \- watch highlights from the National Lived Experience Awards 2025, supported by Cygnet\.

## Podcasts
- [Season 3](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/podcasts/why-we-care-the-cygnet-nursing-podcast/season-3/)
- [Season 2](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/podcasts/why-we-care-the-cygnet-nursing-podcast/season-2/)
- [Season 1](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/podcasts/why-we-care-the-cygnet-nursing-podcast/season-1/)
- [Why We Care: The Cygnet Nursing Podcast](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/podcasts/why-we-care-the-cygnet-nursing-podcast/)
- [Walking In Our Shoes: The Cygnet CAMHS Podcast](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/podcasts/walking-in-our-shoes-the-cygnet-camhs-podcast/)

## Categories
- [Awards \& Accreditations](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/news/categories/accreditations/)
- [Conferences](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/news/categories/conferences/)
- [New appointments](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/news/categories/new-appointments/)
- [Service Developments](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/news/categories/service-developments/)
- [Latest News](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/news/categories/latest/)

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- [Health Care Services](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/news/tags/health-care-services/)
- [Cygnet Hospital Sheffield](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/news/tags/cygnet-hospital-sheffield/)
- [Cygnet Hospital Bierley](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/news/tags/cygnet-hospital-bierley/)
- [Cygnet Hospital Bury](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/news/tags/cygnet-hospital-bury/)
- [Cygnet Hospital Beckton](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/news/tags/cygnet-hospital-beckton/)

## Area of expertise
- [Neuropsychology and forensic psychology](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/news/area-of-expertise/neuropsychology-and-forensic-psychology/)
- [Autism Spectrum Disorders](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/news/area-of-expertise/autism-spectrum-disorders/)
- [ADHD](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/news/area-of-expertise/adhd/)
- [Coproduction](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/news/area-of-expertise/coproduction/)
- [General Mental Health](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/news/area-of-expertise/general-mental-health/)

## Social Care Types
- [Residential Services](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/social-care/residential-services/)
- [Learning Disabilities and Autism](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/social-care/learning-disabilities-and-autism/)
- [With MDT](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/social-care/with-mdt-learning-disabilities-and-autism/)
- [Supported Living](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/social-care/supported-living/)
- [Supported Living](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/social-care/supported-living-supported-living/)

## Event Category
- [Recruitment](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/news/event_category/recruitment/)
- [Carers](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/news/event_category/carers/)
- [Conferences](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/news/event_category/conferences/)
- [Clinical](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/news/event_category/clinical/)
- [Awards](https://www.cygnetgroup.com/news/event_category/awards/)

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