Cygnet Grange

Based in a residential area of Sutton-in-Ashfield, Cygnet Grange provides a homely environment, supporting service users to maximise their independence and improve their quality of life. Similar to our nearby sister service, Cygnet Lodge, the service is community based, providing excellent access to local amenities, whilst also being within 10 miles of three National Parks, so offering easy access to open spaces. The community-facing element of the service is key in supporting and promoting positive risk taking.

Cygnet Grange has a small, consistent staff team, with high staff to service user ratios. We provide a Total Communication Environment at Cygnet Grange, which informs the ethos and physical environment of the service. Zoned colour ways, advanced picture navigation systems, contrast furniture and other visual cues are used to provide predictability and consistency and reduce confusion for our service users.

We are also able to support admissions for assessment; with a proposed length of stay of 3-6 months, we can work with service users and their teams to determine the individual’s needs and identify a suitable care pathway.

Educational and vocational support is key to service users’ recovery, and programmes are tailor-made for individuals, drawing on a variety of external resources.

Our service user centred approach puts the individual at the centre of their own discharge planning. With the right support and our innovative and proactive rehabilitation environment, our aim is to support service users to return to the community or another suitable care pathway placement.

Service User Profile

• Diagnosis of:
  • Established or suspected acquired or traumatic brain injury, such as hypoxia, stroke, brain tumour, encephalitis
  • Established or suspected degenerative brain condition including dementias
  • Huntington’s disease or other movement disorders, displaying abnormal movements or restricted mobility
  • Alcohol related brain injury / Korsakoff’s syndrome
  • Moderate to severe cognitive impairment
  • Dysphasia or other communication problems
  • Organic psychiatric disorder or organic personality disorder
• May present with challenging behaviour (aggression, utilisation behaviours or sexual disinhibition)
• May present with co-morbid psychiatric disorders including psychoses, autistic spectrum or substance misuse
• May have a forensic history

Our facilities:

• En-suite bedrooms
• Therapy kitchen
• Multi-functional outdoor space
• Polytunnel
• Bathroom equipped with hoist
• Dining room
• Living room with football table