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A nurse who began her career supporting young people in Nigeria has described how her journey to the UK and experience across specialist healthcare settings ultimately led her to Cygnet Paddocks, where she says she has found the “missing piece” of her nursing career. For Oluwatobi Olaojoyetan, known as Tobi, nursing has always been more [...]

A Middlesbrough hospital and a Darlington doctor have scooped national awards in recognition of the difference they are making to the lives of those hospitalised with a brain injury. Organised by Cygnet Health Care, one of the UK’s largest independent providers of specialised mental health services, the Special Recognition award celebrates a hospital that has [...]

There is still time to recognise an outstanding leader in neuro-rehab. Nominations for the 2026 NR Times Awards People’s Choice: Leader of the Year Award close at midnight on 30 September, giving colleagues across the sector just weeks left to put forward someone who deserves to be recognised. The award is open to individuals working [...]

A Darlington care service which supports men with mental health needs and brain injuries is celebrating after securing six finalist places at a national awards ceremony recognising excellence in neurological and complex care. Cygnet St William’s, part of the Cygnet Health Care division, has been shortlisted six times at the 2026 Neurological and Complex Care [...]

Cygnet is celebrating after securing an impressive 19 finalist places at this year’s Neurological and Complex Care Awards, recognising colleagues, teams and services for their contribution to specialist neurological care and rehabilitation. The finalists span 11 award categories, with nominations recognising everything from clinical excellence and multidisciplinary working to innovation, psychological support, activities and outstanding [...]

Cygnet Brunel has been awarded the highest possible overall rating of 'Excellent' by Headway, the Brain Injury Association, following a comprehensive assessment of its specialist acquired brain injury (ABI) rehabilitation service. The Bristol-based Cygnet hospital, on Crow Lane, achieved an overall ‘Excellent’ rating as part of Headway's Approved Provider Scheme, which assesses services against specialist [...]

A Darlington hospital has successfully retained its Triangle of Care accreditation, recognising the service's continued commitment to working in partnership with carers and families to support the recovery of patients. Cygnet St William’s, on Cornwall Avenue, is a 12 bed Neuropsychiatric service, run by Cygnet Health Care, offering treatment to those affected by acquired brain [...]

By Henk Swanepoel, Cygnet Health Care neuropsychology lead When people think about rehabilitation following a brain injury or neurological condition, they often picture physiotherapy, occupational therapy or speech and language therapy. While these disciplines are essential, psychological support is just as important. Recovery is not only about regaining physical function; it is also about rebuilding [...]

A service user at Cygnet Alders is making a powerful difference to others by bravely sharing her lived experience and leading a psychology group for both staff and patients to raise awareness of head banging and how it can be reduced. Charley, who has been at the Gloucester-based Cygnet Health Care hospital on Podsmead Road [...]

Cygnet Social Care has been named Complex Care Provider of the Year (Large Group) at the HealthInvestor Awards, recognising the outstanding commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support for individuals across its residential, supported living, day and care home settings. The award celebrates a landmark year for Cygnet Social Care, marked by significant growth, [...]