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.
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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.
Two Cygnet services have been shortlisted at National Awards
Two of our specialist ‘Outstanding’ learning disability and autism services are celebrating after being shortlisted for a pair of prestigious national awards. Cygnet Sherwood Lodge in Mansfield and Cygnet Wast Hills in Kings Norton have each been shortlisted for an award at the National Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards 2019.
Cygnet Churchill to open new acute service for men
Cygnet Churchill, our mental health hospital for men in south London, is to open a new 17 bed emergency acute service for men. The service will provide a safe and stabilising environment for men who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission. Juniper Ward opens on Monday 20th May 2019.
Cygnet Sherwood Lodge awarded Outstanding in all five CQC KLOEs
We are delighted to announce that, following a CQC inspection on 11th and 12th March 2019, Cygnet Sherwood Lodge have been awarded Outstanding in all five Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOEs) – Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.
I Care Ambassadors at Cygnet Wast Hills
Meet the Cygnet Wast Hills I Care Ambassadors, Kyle, Mabruka and Mo B. They are all support workers at Cygnet Wast Hills, our specialist autism complex care service in Kings Norton, who each wanted to raise awareness of the fantastic career they have.
Education Project celebrates new Sensory Room
Our Education Project at Oxley Woodhouse recently held a celebration for the official opening of their sensory room. Staff and residents gathered for a small party and a ribbon cutting ceremony which was performed by one of the residents at Oxley Woodhouse.
Cygnet Sherwood House achieves ‘Outstanding’ rating with CQC
We are delighted to announce that, following an inspection by the CQC on 27th and 28th February 2019, Cygnet Sherwood House has been awarded Outstanding in the domains of ‘Caring’ and ‘Responsive’ resulting in a fantastic overall 'Outstanding' rating.
Trinity House Café Supports Weight Loss and Learning Independent Skills
The creation of a café within Trinity House residential learning disability service in Lockerbie is not only tackling obesity, but also promoting independence and teaching a range of skills.
Budding Chefs at Ducks Halt
The residents at Ducks Halt residential learning disability service in Kirby-le-Soken are very proud to say that staff no longer cook meals for them as they have learned the skills to do this themselves.