Statement about Whorlton Hall
We are shocked and deeply saddened by the allegations made against members of staff at Whorlton Hall, part of the Danshell Group, which Cygnet recently acquired.
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CQUIN Achievements 2018-19
Cygnet Health Care are proud of their positive history of working alongside our commissioners to implement CQUIN schemes. To help achieve compliance, the last year has seen some exciting initiatives at Cygnet.
Cygnet launches Mental Health First Aid Training for staff
At Cygnet we understand that the mental health and wellbeing of our staff is just as important as the support we provide for our service users. That’s one reason why we have decided to train Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across the business.
Cygnet Hospital Wyke’s Good Samaritans spring into action
On Wednesday 8th May 2019 the team at Cygnet Hospital Wyke sprang into action to aid a member of the public who was in distress.
#BeBodyKind – Supporting Mental Health Awareness Week at Cygnet Hospital Woking
The service users at Cygnet Hospital Woking, supported by the psychology department, created #BeBodyKind boards to raise awareness in line with this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week theme – ‘Body Image: How we think and feel about our bodies’.
Celebrating acts of random kindness
Every day we are inspired by the work our staff do with service users and residents at our services as part of their day to day roles. We want to celebrate their work and recognise when people go above and beyond with acts of random kindness.
Five Cygnet services now members of the Independent Neurorehabilitation Providers Alliance (INPA)
We are pleased to report that Cygnet Heathers and Meadows Mews have met the criteria to be members of the Independent Neurorehabilitation Providers Alliance (INPA). Five of Cygnet’s neuropsychiatric services are now members of the INPA.
Six Cygnet Health Care Learning Disability and Autism services rated ‘Outstanding’ by CQC
Cygnet Sherwood Lodge’s recent ‘Outstanding’ award by the Care Quality Commission means that six of Cygnet’s learning disability and autism services are currently rated as overall ‘Outstanding’.
Justin De Vally appointed Chief Information Officer
We're pleased to welcome a new member to Cygnet's Executive Management Board. Justin De Vally joined us this week, taking up the role of Chief Information Officer.
Phoebe’s Ukulele Class a hit at the National Service User Awards
Phoebe, a service user at Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke, recently proved a hit at the National Service User Awards where she won in the ‘Recovery and Arts’ category. Phoebe won the award for her ‘Learn to Play the Ukulele’ initiative.
Cygnet Hospital Woking hosts Family, Friends and Caregivers Event
On Friday 3rd May 2019, Cygnet Hospital Woking and Cygnet Lodge Woking co-hosted the first of three “Family, Friends and Caregivers” events for the year. The half day event was a great success with 17 family and friends of our service users across both sites attending.
Cygnet wins two awards at 2019 National Service User Awards
Two service user project groups from Cygnet services are celebrating after winning awards at the National Service User Awards 2019.