Recovery College Launch Events
On 10th and 17th January service users and staff members from across Cygnet attended the launch events for the network of Recovery Colleges opening their doors at 11 sites across Cygnet.
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Pet Therapy Day at Cygnet Hospital Derby
On Wednesday 21st December Critterish Allsorts attended Cygnet Derby for the day to provide a pet therapy session for Alvaston Ward, Litchurch Ward and Wyvern Ward. The animals included a snake, skunk, dog, giant millipede, lizard, tortoise and a chinchilla.
Royal Visitor for Cygnet Hospital Beckton
Cygnet Hospital Beckton is to welcome a Royal visitor to highlight the important role occupational therapy plays in supporting health, well-being and life-satisfaction for people who use the service.
Cygnet Hospital Blackheath and Cygnet Lodge Lewisham Family, Friends and Carers Event
Cygnet Hospital Blackheath recently hosted their fourth Family, Friends and Carers (FF&C) event. The aim of these events is to get to know the family members, carers and friends of our service users and to provide them with support and information they will find useful.
Cygnet’s annual Chef Development Day
On the 10th November, 18 Cygnet Chefs converged on Harborne Catering School in Birmingham as part of their annual Chef Development Day, an event that also saw the official launch of Cygnet's new Food and Drink Strategy.
Occupational Therapy Week 2016
To celebrate Occupational Therapy Week OT's across Cygnet promoted the profession to support the theme of the week Occupational Therapy as a Career.
Cygnet Health Care Promotes OT Week
From 7-13 November 2016 it is Occupational Therapy Week. The theme for 2016 is to promote occupational therapy as a career. Occupational therapy is a science degree-based, health and social care profession, regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council.
Aiming for ‘Fresh Air’ at Cygnet Hospital Ealing
On 1st April 2017 Cygnet Hospital Ealing will be going completely smoke free. In preparation for this the hospital's occupational therapy (OT) team hosted a series of smoking cessation events throughout 'Stoptober' to raise awareness of the benefits of giving up smoking and to look at different strategies to quit.
Cygnet Hospital Blackheath host Peer Support Day
On 28th October 2016 Cygnet Hospital Blackheath hosted a Peer Support and Recovery Day on Meridian Ward. The event was organised to provide the inpatient service users with hope for the future, that they will leave hospital and that it is possible to lead a fulfilling life in the community.
Cygnet Hospital Derby launches Recovery College
On 4th October 2016 Cygnet Hospital Derby officially launched its Recovery College. Guest tutor and Expert by Experience, Wayne Saville, talks about what motivates him and why he wanted to get involved in the Recovery College.
Wings of Freedom visit Cygnet Hospital Taunton
On 26th September Colin Sutherland from Wings of Freedom brought four of his birds, two falcons and two owls, to spend the day with service users at Cygnet Hospital Taunton.
Cygnet Hospital Sheffield CAMHS Sports Day
Service users from our CAMHS services at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield recently enjoyed a sports day at one of the local parks in the city. In this special report, written by one of the service users who took part, we get a unique and witty perspective on the day.