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The Power of Apprenticeships Explained by Aspiring County Durham Nurse
Stephen Watson, a Senior Support Worker at a Cygnet Social Care Service, has talked about the impact apprenticeship opportunities have made on his journey describing them as ‘life-changing’.
Read MoreSubtle changes that indicate a child is struggling with mental health
A recent survey by The Children’s Society revealed that two in five parents sought support for their child’s mental health but did not receive the support they required.
Unused space transformed into social hub for brain injury unit
Cygnet Pindar House has transformed at unused space into a social hub to provide service users a new space to enjoy and relax together.
Checking up on children’s mental health
Seb Thompson, clinical psychologist at Cygnet Health Care, highlights the importance of building a strong foundation of safety and trust to encourage children to talk about their mental health.
Local homeless charity supported by Cygnet Bury Hudson
Staff and service users from Cygnet Bury Hudson donated clothes and food to Barnabus Christian Homeless Charity.
Helping others after being hospitalised with anorexia for nine months
Molly has shared her story as a part of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Molly now works for Cygnet Health Care as an Expert by Experience.
Derbyshire family win cruise on Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway and plan to take dad’s ashes along
The family, including Amy and Megan whom both work for Cygnet Healthcare, plan to take their late father Michael’s ashes on the cruise won. They have also raised over £25.000 for Brain Tumour Research through various fundraising events, including one held at Cygnet Storthfield.
Hexham Hospital Introduces Sensory Room Inspired by Patient Feedback
Cygnet Hospital Hexham has unveiled a new sensory room on its Franklin Ward, designed based on patient input to provide a calming environment for individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
Concerning memory condition mimics signs of dementia but could disappear following correct treatment
Doctors are widely recognising an alarming dementia-mimicking condition known as functional cognitive disorder (FCD). Dr Henk Swanepoel, Lead Neuropsychology at Cygnet Health Care, explains how FCD is underdiagnosed and its main characteristics include memory and attention difficulties.
Cygnet Hospital in Hexham opens new sensory room
Following feedback from mental health patients, the Cygnet hospital designed and created a new sensory room for service users.