18th May 2020 How to instantly make someone’s day – and improve your mental health at the same time As the UK marks National Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May), with the theme of ‘kindness’, Adam Woodward, Head Chef at Cygnet Hospital Coventry, shares his thoughts on the value of kindness to mental health care.
12th May 2020 I’m so proud of our 4,000 Cygnet nurses and support workers As we mark International Nurses Day today (May 12), celebrating the contribution that nurses make to society around the world, Cygnet Health Care’s Director of Nursing, David Wilmott talks about his decision to became a nurse and why he thinks nursing is such a special and rewarding career.
7th May 2020 Challenges to Deaf and hard of hearing people during COVID-19 Clare Shard, Head of Interpreting Service at Cygnet Hospital Bury, highlights the challenges faced by the deaf and hard of hearing community during the COVID-19 crisis and makes a call for BSL interpreters to have access to transparent face masks.
4th May 2020 Family and Carers: A Personal Story In our latest blog a carer shares her personal story and we share some top tips for carers for keeping healthy during the lockdown.
16th April 2020 How to…Get A Good Night’s Sleep In our latest blog we examine insomnia, offering a guide to self-diagnosis and exploring practical ways to get a good night’s sleep.
9th April 2020 7 things to make self-isolating easier Are you self-isolating? Here’s seven things you can do to make the quarantine easier and reduce stress.
26th March 2020 Looking after yourself during the Coronavirus Outbreak A self help guide to using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to manage your mental health during difficult times.