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Sue Copstick

Sue Copstick appointed as Cygnet’s Neuropsychology Lead

We are delighted to announce that Sue Copstick has been appointed as Cygnet’s Neuropsychology Lead. She will also be developing and delivering Neuropsychology provision within two of Cygnet’s newest Neuropsychiatric services; Cygnet Pindar House in Yorkshire and Cygnet Newham House in the North-East.

Mark Stephens

Mark Stephens CBE appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director

Cygnet Health Care is pleased to announce Mark Stephens CBE as an Independent Non-Executive Director. As an internationally accomplished and respected human rights lawyer, who has previously worked on safeguarding, Mark brings a wealth of expertise and insight to Cygnet’s innovative Non-Executive Advisory Board.

Dr Naresh Rasquinha appointed Regional Medical Director

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Naresh Rasquinha to the role of Regional Medical Director for the Midlands and Wales. Dr Rasquinha originally joined Cygnet in 2018 as Medical Director of Cygnet Hospital Maidstone.

Lord Patel of Bradford appointed Senior Independent Board Director

We are pleased to announce that Professor Lord Patel of Bradford has been appointed as Senior Independent Board Director. Lord Patel joins Cygnet Health Care following many years of working at the highest levels of national and international policy development in health and social care.

Dr Jon Van Niekerk

Dr Jon Van Niekerk appointed Group Clinical Director

We are pleased to announce that Dr Jon Van Niekerk has been appointed Group Clinical Director for Cygnet Health Care. Dr Van Niekerk joined Cygnet Health Care in 2018 and has most recently been our Regional Medical Director for the south of England.

Cygnet Hospital Ealing

New senior appointments at Cygnet Hospital Ealing

We are pleased to announce three new appointments to our senior management and clinical teams at Cygnet Hospital Ealing in London. Sally Crawford has been appointed Hospital Manager, Dr Mark Gentry joins as Clinical Psychologist and Rachael Young has been promoted to Service Manager of the hospital's eating disorders unit, Sunrise Ward.

Caroline Birtles-Harris appointed Nursing Educational Lead

We'd like to wish a warm welcome to Caroline Birtles-Harris who has been appointed to the role of Nursing Educational Lead. Caroline has joined us to form strong links with our academic partners across the UK so that we can ensure we are able to host student nurses within our sites.