Recovery College’s autumn launch and Kewstoke Café opening
Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke’s Recovery College recently held its autumn launch event which also saw the opening of the new Kewstoke Café.
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Why I became a Freedom to Speak Up Ambassador
The manager of a school for young people who have been admitted into hospital due to their mental health has spoken about why she felt compelled to become an ambassador for speaking up and create an open environment where people felt safe and encouraged to air concerns.
Darlington MP visits Cygnet Victoria House
Cygnet Victoria House recently welcomed a visit from its local MP who wanted to learn more about the services on offer and how it supports men suffering with their mental health to return to community living.
Service user finds “something to live for” through music programme
In our latest episode of Music 2 Empower we meet Jake, a former service user at Cygnet Hospital Wyke, who speaks of the positive difference music made to his recovery whilst at the hospital.
Cygnet Hospital Harrow’s Recovery College gets a makeover
Last week Cygnet Hospital Harrow’s Recovery College was given a stunning makeover by adding a gaming zone/social hub featuring games consoles, arcade machines and adjustable sensory lighting.
Experts by Experience: How Cygnet is Leading the Way
Our Experts by Experience help ensure the opinions of service users are heard and considered across the organisation and that feedback is actioned upon to improve our services. In the summer, the NHS Confederation visited two of our services – Cygnet Alders Clinic and Cygnet Hospital Taunton, to meet two former service users who have gone on to become Experts by Experience.
Cygnet Chefs explore world cuisines at Chef Development Day
We recently held our second Chef Development Day at our food supplier Brakes in Reading. A total of 21 Cygnet chefs from across our health care and social care services took part on a day themed around ‘Cuisines of the World’.
Cygnet Brunel manager completes epic mountain challenge to scatter her dads ashes
Stephanie Coxon has completed an epic challenge in memory of her dad who died of lung cancer and scattered his ashes on the highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales whilst completing the National Three Peaks Challenge.
Celebrating 35 years of Improving Lives Together
This October marks Cygnet’s 35th anniversary and we are delighted to be celebrating this significant milestone throughout the month with events at our services and we will be taking the opportunity to look back on our many achievements over this time.
Phoenix School celebrates European Day of Languages
The European Day of Languages takes place on the 26th of September every year. This year Cygnet Hospital Sheffield's Phoenix School decided to celebrate some of the culture and languages of the different countries that make up Europe.
Official unveiling of Taunton Town FC’s new Cygnet Health Care Stand
On 27th September Cygnet Hospital Taunton extended its ongoing partnership with Taunton Town Football Club by attending the official opening of the new Cygnet Health Care Stand that the hospital is sponsoring.
Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke’s Kewstock 2023 Festival
Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke recently held its inaugural “Kewstock” Festival, a music festival for the ages. The event merged the annual “Kewstoke’s Got Talent” and the idea of a music festival.