Bearsted Ward gains QNPICU accreditation

Congratulations to the team at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone’s Bearsted Ward who have successfully achieved their Quality Network for Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (QNPICU) accreditation from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Cygnet launches Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PCREF)

Yesterday we held a virtual and in-person event at our Millbank office to mark the official launch of our Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PCREF).

Cygnet Hospital Sheffield retains Triangle of Care accreditation

Well done to the team at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield for retaining their Triangle of Care accreditation for the work they do to involve carers in the support of their loved ones.

Cygnet Kenney House to open in Oldham creating 135 new jobs

Cygnet Kenney House, a new mental health hospital for women in Oldham, has helped to create 135 new jobs in the local community.

‘Cygnet Maple House has been a game-changer’ – Kerry’s recovery story

Kerry is currently a service user at Cygnet Maple House, our highly specialised personality disorder service for women in Nottinghamshire. Described as “kind, compassionate and supportive” by staff, Kerry has spent the last 11 years sectioned under the Mental Health Act. She has now taken a significant step forward in her mental health journey and is keen to share her experiences to help others…

Delivering the NHS 10-Year Plan: How the Independent Sector Can Help

Our Group Clinical Director, Dr Jon Van Niekerk, sets out how the independent sector can work in partnership with the NHS to ensure the objectives of the NHS 10 year plan are met.

Busting myths about eating disorders

In this blog Dr Thushara Stanly, Consultant Psychiatrist on Clarion Ward at Cygnet Nield House, discusses some of the common myths about eating disorders and how family and friends can best support a loved one who may be struggling with disordered eating.

‘It has changed my life’ – My apprenticeship journey at Cygnet

This week it is National Apprenticeship Week 2025, which aims to highlight the exceptional work being done by apprentices and employers across the UK. In our latest blog we meet Stephen, an acting senior support worker at Thornfield Grange in Bishop Auckland, who writes about the life-changing apprenticeship opportunities he has had since joining the Cygnet team in 2021.

Cygnet Newham House raises money for Red Nose Day

Cygnet Fountains celebrates St Patrick’s Day

Cygnet Views goes green for St Patrick’s Day