Choking Awareness at Cygnet Hospital Taunton
Service users on Swift Ward, Cygnet Hospital Taunton's older adults service, have been learning about choking awareness as part of Nutrition and Hydration Week.
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Display walls at Cygnet Cedars inspire change and connection
In the past month Cygnet Cedars have created two lovely displays to highlight and raise awareness of two key topics: climate change, and how we support our service users from multicultural backgrounds.
Teamwork makes the dream work at Cygnet!
We celebrated Employee Appreciation Day with teamwork this year by extending the day to a whole week from 4th – 10th March with staff from support services teaming up with colleagues to work in a service for a day.
Quality Improvement Mapping Event at Cygnet Appletree
On Thursday 3rd March the team at Cygnet Appletree, near Durham, embarked on their Quality Improvement (QI) journey with an incredibly successful ‘Mapping Event’.
Cygnet Wast Hills cycle 215 miles in 24 hours to promote exercise
The team at Cygnet Wast Hills recently ran a challenge to see how far they could cycle in 24 hours on their new exercise bike. Staff and service users came equipped with their exercise gear and lots of energy!
Tupwood Gate Nursing Home’s new Digital Rainbow Table
The team at Tupwood Gate Nursing Home were delighted to recently receive their new Digital Rainbow Table which will give our residents the opportunity to engage in new digital experiences.
Cygnet’s Head of Education to run across the Sahara for charity
Cygnet's Head of Education, Ed Hall, is preparing to compete in the Marathon Des Sables, a 150 mile foot race across the Sahara desert, to raise money for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice.
Spencer Ward celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month
Service users at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield's Spencer Ward celebrated LGBTQ+ History month with an event at the end of February. Activities included a group reflection on 'being yourself' and a LGBTQ+ general knowledge quiz followed by a music quiz which featured songs by LGBTQ+ artists and icons.
Cygnet Hospital Godden Green’s Recovery College Open Day
Last week the team at Cygnet Hospital Godden Green held an open day for their Recovery College. On the day, service users and staff had the opportunity to have a look at the courses available, chat to the Recovery College lead and register interest in the courses they want to attend.
First Aid training for service users at Cygnet Raglan House
Eight service users at Cygnet Raglan House recently took part and completed a First Aid course. Resuscitation, how to treat and prevent burns, bleeding and the Heimlich manoeuvre were some of the areas taught.
Time to Talk Day at Cygnet Hospital Beckton
On 3rd February 2022 the team at Cygnet Hospital Beckton held a staff support event for Time to Talk Day.
Eat the Rainbow Week at Cygnet Hospital Taunton
As part of their health promotion programme the team at Cygnet Hospital Taunton's Swift Ward recently held an Eat the Rainbow Week. Service users and staff spent time looking at fruits and vegetables that correlated to the colour of the rainbow, and the benefits they have on their health.