John Hall appointed Regional Nurse Director
We’re delighted to welcome John Hall to Cygnet as the Regional Nurse Director for the Midlands. John is a senior nurse leader with over 30 years experience in the health sector.
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Philip Winterbottom appointed Cygnet’s new Head of Safeguarding
We are pleased to welcome Philip Winterbottom as Cygnet’s new Head of Safeguarding. We’re also very excited to announce that the central safeguarding team will be expanding and we are recruiting a second Named Professional for Safeguarding (Adults and Children) alongside a Safeguarding Administrator to support the team.
Executive Team appointments and updates
We are delighted to announce two new members of our Executive Management Team. Pam Wenger joins as Board Secretary and Samantha Dunlop as Director of Risk Management. Both bring a wealth of experience in their respective fields that will further strengthen Cygnet’s leadership.
Fiona Kennedy appointed Group Social Work Lead
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Fiona Kennedy as Cygnet’s first Group Social Work Lead. In addition to providing leadership to our social work teams Fiona will also be promoting best practice and innovation across our services.
Cygnet Health Care announces appointment of Dame Clare Gerada to Advisory Board
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dame Clare Gerada as an independent advisor to the Board who will provide advice and oversight to the executive management team around clinical governance, practices and policies.
Cygnet Health Care announces new appointment to Advisory Board
Cygnet Health Care is delighted to announce the appointment of Stephen Firn OBE as an Independent Non-Executive Director to its Advisory Board, bringing with him a wealth of experience in leading quality healthcare services.
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 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.
Four Clinical Leads for Speech and Language Therapy Appointed
We are pleased to announce the appointment of four Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapists who will be focussing their clinical support to specific services lines across Cygnet Health Care from the 1st May 2020.
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 Erica de Lange appointed Regional Director for Psychology
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Erica de Lange as our Regional Director for Psychology for London and the South.