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Subject Matter Experts

At Cygnet, our experts are at the forefront of mental health, learning disability and social care services across the UK. Drawing on extensive clinical, operational and lived experience, our Subject Matter Experts provide informed insight, evidence-based commentary and practical perspectives on some of the most important issues affecting health and social care today.

From mental health rehabilitation and forensic services to autism, personality disorder, workforce wellbeing and co-production, our specialists are available to support journalists, conference organisers and partners with expert opinion, interviews, speaking opportunities and thought leadership.

This page showcases the breadth of expertise across Cygnet and helps connect media professionals with knowledgeable voices who are passionate about improving care, championing recovery and shaping the future of healthcare services.

If you would like to speak to one of our experts, please contact the Cygnet media team at [email protected]

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Caroline Clare

Caroline Clare

Head of Psychology (Cygnet Hospital Bierley)

Caroline is a Consultant Forensic Psychologist who first joined Cygnet in 2016.

Dr Rowanne Dinning

Clinical Psychologist

Dr Rowanne Dinning is a Clinical Psychologist currently working at Cygnet Hospital Bury within the children and adolescent mental health inpatient service.

Catherine Flowers

Safety Formulation and Suicide Prevention Lead

Catherine is an experienced Consultant Forensic Psychologist and Regional Lead Psychologist for Cygnet’s Greater Manchester and North West regions, with over 20 years of experience across forensic and secure mental health services.

Dr Somya Pandey

Dr Somya Pandey

Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry

Dr Somya Pandey is a Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry at Cygnet Hospital Harrow and is keen writer of articles, blogs and poetry, some of which have been published in Royal College of Psychiatrists newsletters and other media.

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