Tour de France comes to Cygnet Hospital Harrogate
On Saturday 5th July the first stage of the Tour de France, known as the Grand Départ, set off from Leeds and after a gruelling 190km through the Yorkshire Dales finished at Harrogate.
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Vicky McNally elected to the board of the Mental Health Network
Cygnet Health Care is very pleased to announce the election of Vicky McNally to the Board of the Mental Health Network of the NHS Confederation as the For Profit Independent Sector representative.
New ‘Meet the Team’ events at Cygnet Hospital Derby
On the 24th June CygOn the 24th June Cygnet Hospital Derby held the first of a series of ‘Meet the Team’ events. The purpose of the day was to allow carers to attend the hospital and meet staff as well as each other.
‘Women and Violence’ conference a great success
Following the success of last year’s ‘Take Care: Multi-professional care planning for mental health services’ event, Cygnet Health Care recently hosted our third annual conference in the Yorkshire region, “Women and Violence”.
Cygnet Health Care a finalist in the 2014 Patient Safety and Care Awards
We are delighted to announce that Cygnet Health Care have been shortlisted as one of the ten finalists in the Mental Health category of the 2014 Patient Safety and Care Awards.
Children’s ward enjoys Easter Egg Hunt
Children on Ward E39, the children's cancer ward at Nottingham Children's Hospital, were able to enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt over the Easter holidays courtesy of the service users at Cygnet Hospital Derby's Wyvern Unit.
Cygnet Health Care granted Monitor licence
1st April 2014 marked the beginning of a regime under which some independent providers join NHS foundation trusts in being licensed and regulated by Monitor. We are pleased to announce that Cygnet Health Care have been granted a licence with Monitor.
Dr Maqsood Ahmad appointed Medical Director
We are pleased to announce that Cygnet Hospital Stevenage have employed a new full-time Medical Director. Dr Maqsood Ahmad is a senior clinician who has an excellent track record for providing high quality services.
New EAP programme to support and retain staff
Cygnet have introduced a fantastic new employee benefit in the form of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which will support their strategy on retention. The EAP is provided by Workplace Options.
My Safety Planning – a collaborative approach to risk management
Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke has been involved in an innovative project aimed at engaging service users in the process of risk management and assessment.
New care programme for pregnant service users
Following a number of successful patient episodes for pregnant service users, Cygnet Hospital Beckton has developed a care programme for expectant mothers on their female Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit and low secure wards.
Cygnet Hospital Derby gains Investors in People Silver Award
We are delighted to announce that, following an assessment on 3rd December 2013, Cygnet Hospital Derby has been successful in achieving the Investors in People Silver award.