Dr Terdoo Akase - Specialty Doctor

Dr Terdoo Akase is a GMC-licensed Specialty Doctor currently practising at Wast Hills. He earned his Medical Doctor degree from Benue State University, Nigeria, and has gained significant experience in various settings, including Federal Medical Centre in Ondo State, BSUTH in Benue State, and R-Jolad Hospital in Lagos, Nigeria.

. Motivated by a deep interest in mental health, Dr Akase shifted his focus to offer specialised care in this area. He formerly served as a Medical Support Worker at Cygnet Wast Hills, where he effectively supported the physical health needs of service users under the supervision of a consultant. His extensive medical experience and dedication to patient welfare make him a valuable asset to the healthcare community.

Mabruka Idris - Team Leader and Family Liasion Officer

Mabs has been working at Cygnet Wast Hills working since 2016. She started her career there as a support worker, before moving up to a senior position, and eventually taking on the role of team leader and family liaison officer

Mabs enjoys her responsibilities as the family liaison and team leader. Seeing service users reintegrate into the community as transformed individuals is incredibly rewarding to see. Mabs also cherishes the moments when families come together.

Kirsty Buchanan - Occupational Therapist

Kirsty has worked as an Occupational Therapy Assistant with the NHS, gaining experience working in trauma, neuro, stroke, medicine and in-house wheelchair clinics. This work inspired her to undertake an Occupational Therapy BSc degree.

In her final year of study, Kirsty gained an interest in mental health, learning disabilities and autism and so applied for an Occupational Therapy Assistant role at Cygnet Wast Hills. Kirsty is currently an Occupational Therapist and the clinical governance rep for the site. Kirsty values promoting participation in meaningful occupations and improving occupational performance and function.

Liam Freeman-Nock - Charge Nurse

Liam completed his Level 2 and 3 in apprenticeship in health care before working in a rehab care home, where he got an understanding of the importance of personal care, communication and personal centred care. Liam joined the team at Cygnet Wast Hills in 2017 as a support worker, alongside this he attended University of Wolverhampton where he trained to be a Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD).

Liam then became a staff nurses at Cygnet Wast Hills, enjoying the benefit of understanding the roles of support worker and nurse and how they work collaborative for care of the patient. Liam has since been promoted to Senior Nurse in 2022 and then Charge Nurse in 2023. Liam has a passion for equality and teaching others in how to be their best selves.