Archive - 2017

Stigma in Mental Health – Conference Report

On 9 May 2017 Cygnet held its latest free educational event, 'Stigma In Mental Health: The role stigma plays and strategies for positive change.' More than 120 delegates gathered at the Village Hotel in Leeds for the event which addressed the problem of mental health stigma and what strategies can be used to help those affected by stigma.

Cygnet launches new Acute / PICU Referral Line

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new dedicated Referral Line for adult PICU and Acute Services. The Referral Line number is 0808 164 4450 and the service will operate 7 days per week - Monday-Friday: 8am-6pm and Saturday and Sunday: 9am-5pm.

Cygnet launches People’s Council

We are proud to announce that at an event on 27 April 2017 Cygnet launched its People’s Council. The main purpose of the Cygnet People's Council is to work alongside and influence the Executive Management Board through ensuring that the people using our services, and their carers, are represented at every level of the organisation, from the ward to the board.

‘Unlabelled’ film wins National Service User Award

‘Unlabelled’ an anti-stigma film produced by service users at Cygnet Hospital Stevenage has won an award at the 2017 National Service User Awards. The film won in the category of 'Recovery and the Arts'.