16th July 2020 “Speaking up at work should be celebrated” In our latest blog Julie Garbett, Cygnet’s new Freedom to Speak Up Guardian, talks about the importance of an open culture in health and care settings, where people are encouraged to speak up so that we can all learn, develop and improve for the benefit of everyone.
19th June 2020 COVID-19: Helping us to see change through the eyes of individuals with Autism and a learning disability The coronavirus pandemic has required us all to make changes to our daily lives and routines. This week it is Learning Disability Week and in our latest blog we look at the challenges that many individuals with a diagnosis of autism and / or a learning disability face when coping with new routines.
10th June 2020 Living with Covid-19: A Carer’s Perspective Dame Philippa Russell DBE has been caring for her disabled son, Simon, for over half a century. Here, she writes about caring during Covid-19 and the road that lies ahead for the UK’s carers.
5th June 2020 How your garden can improve your mental wellbeing This week it is National Growing for Wellbeing Week and in our latest blog we look at how gardening can improve mental wellbeing and how some of our services have been making effective use of gardening as an activity during the lockdown period.
3rd June 2020 My Journey to Success In this powerfully honest and ultimately inspiring blog Dominic, a service user at Cygnet Oaks, describes his journey from admission through to the present day.
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.