Tune into Empowerment event a great success
On 23rd May an inspiring event called 'Tune into Empowerment' took place at Cygnet Churchill to celebrate the power of music therapy, share best practice and provide a platform for lived experience talent.
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Cygnet Hospital Wyke patient launches ‘Cheer You Up’ Group
Danny, a service user on Adarna Ward, has launched a new therapy group aimed at encouraging men to open up about their mental health.
Cygnet Hospital Sheffield teams up with Sheffield Wednesday to deliver mental health sessions
Cygnet Hospital Sheffield staff and Sheffield Wednesday FC highlight the impact sport and physical activity can have on mental health for young people.
Taunton Active Life Lead to take on Epic Cycling Challenge
Stuart Hooper is undertaking the cycling challenge of a lifetime in an effort to raise £2,000 for his chosen charity 'Best Mates'.
Cygnet Hospital Stevenage praised by Care Quality Commission
The service was rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and praised for its ‘transformative’ standards of care which empowered those with mental health needs to recover.
Leicester Care Manager Shortlisted For Stars of Social Care Award
Congratulations to Cate Ball, a care manager from Leicester, who has been named a finalist in the Stars of Social Care Awards 2024 for the work she does to spread joy to residents in care homes.
Music providing hope for the future for singer at Cygnet Hospital Beckton
In our latest Music 2 Empower video Tasha describes how writing and performing music has enabled her to get through some of her darkest times and give her hope for the future.
How Active Life enabled Michael to rebuild his life
Michael* was CEO of a national charity when he was admitted to Cygnet Hospital Taunton after suffering his second stress-related breakdown. Here he explains how an Active Life Programme at the hospital helped his mental health and get him back home to family life, with the prospect of a phased return to work.
Service user from Cygnet Maple House training medics for the future
A service user from Cygnet Maple House, who has been in mental health services since she was 13, is now giving talks at Nottingham Trent University where she is helping trainee medics understand how best to support those with severe mental health needs.
Cygnet Chefs share fresh ideas at Development Day
13 chefs from various Cygnet services were joined by service users and Experts by Experience for our latest Chef Development Day at Brakes Innovation Kitchen in Reading.
Cygnet joins new Quality Network for neurological conditions
Cygnet is proud to have joined a quality improvement and accreditation network for services that assess, diagnose and treat neuro conditions.
Service users from Cygnet Sedgley donate to local food bank
Service users from a Wolverhampton service which supports men with mental health needs joined forces with their local church to provide food and essential items to the local community through a food bank donation.