Cygnet Raglan House

We are dedicated to understand, stabilise and break the traumatic cycles of relapse that can impact people’s lives. Our service has been designed with wellness in mind, providing a safe and comfortable environment that promotes efficient rehabilitation and recovery.

Our psychology and occupational therapy led interventions effectively tackle the challenges of mental health and alongside our clinical interventions we help women enhance their personal skills to rebuild their lives. Our care embraces a balanced approach to risk management and therapeutic optimism. Service users have access to a range of therapies and opportunities and care plans are individualised.

When the time is right, access to the local community is an essential step along the pathway to independence, for both leisure pursuits and for social training such as shopping and using public transport. External activities are tailored to individual needs and wishes.

Cygnet Raglan House is within walking distance to Smethwick Town Centre which is well placed to provide meaningful rehabilitation. It has libraries, community colleges, shops, a 24 hour Gym, 24 hour supermarkets and various places of worship. Birmingham City centre is approximately 15 minutes’ drive from the rehabilitation hospital.

At the local Community Action Project, our patients may participate in the pre-employment programme and use the library services. At the Ron Davies Centre and Sandwell College, they can study art, French, computers, yoga, sewing, nail art, skin care, make-up and much more.

Our membership of a local neighbourhood forum provides links to local businesses and voluntary organisations.

Service user profile

• Women aged 18+
• Detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) or informal
• Primary diagnosis of mental illness with:
  • Complex comorbidities
  • Substance, drug and alcohol abuse
  • Treatment resistance
  • Behaviours that challenge
• Aiming for a return to community or community-based care
• History of sexual abuse or domestic violence
• Typical diagnoses: schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar affective disorder or depression
• May have secondary diagnoses of mild learning disability, autism spectrum disorder or personality disorder
• May have a forensic history and/or be stepping down from secure services
• May have a history of repeated acute admissions

Our facilities:

• En-suite bedrooms
• Therapy kitchen
• Variety of activity areas
• Dining room
• Living room
• Enclosed garden
• Beauty salon
• Gym
• IT café