
Changing Lives. The podcast for staff at Cygnet
Welcome to Changing Lives. We're the podcast for staff at Cygnet . Our staff really do change people's lives. We come from all walks of life and have a diverse range of skills, expertise, and knowledge. Every single one of our staff helps to empower people to change their lives for the better. This podcast celebrates the great work they do and shares their stories and experiences to help colleagues celebrate and learn from each other. Thanks for listening. It really does mean a lot to us.
Episodes
12 episodes
Making a positive change with art psychotherapy
In the latest episode of the Changing Lives podcast, we travelled to Cygnet Sherwood Lodge to learn more about art psychotherapy from our staff and service users.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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28:24

Social Care Superpower
In this episode of the Changing Lives podcast, we're joined by six member of our social care staff as part of the Social Care Superpower campaign.They discussed what they consider to be the best things about their jobs and what skills a...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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18:39

Embracing diversity with Cygnet's Multicultural Network
Cygnet’s Multicultural Network is a vibrant forum that plays an instrumental role in providing a credible and unified voice for Minority Ethnic staff. In this episode of the Changing Lives podcast, we visit Cygnet Hospital Taunton ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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45:21

Nurturing our community together
In this episode we visit Cygnet Brunel, a service providing neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative rehabilitation for men with mental health difficulties and acquired brain injuries.We caught up with Hospital Manager, Stephanie Coxon and...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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31:54

Induction with a difference
A great employee induction can make all the difference between new joiners enjoying a long, successful career at an organisation or leaving before their probation period is complete.In this episode of the Changing Lives podcast, Speciali...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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23:50

Inspiring self recovery: a sunrise of good feeling
In this episode we’re at Gledholt Mews talking with resident Peter Adu about Duzy Arts – a social enterprise he has launched to support individuals living in mental health services. We also chat to Service Manager, Enrique Jose Chacoris...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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34:46

Joining Cygnet as an international doctor
In this episode we learn about Cygnet’s international doctor programme. There is a lot to consider when relocating from one country to another for work. So, what’s it like to be an international doctor? What are the challenges and ...
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Season 1
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39:16

Co-producing the Evergreen Cafe
In this episode of Changing Lives we visit The Fields in Sheffield, a residential service for adults with learning disabilities. We spoke with the staff team and resident Michael about their new Evergreen Cafe, which was born out o...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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22:02

Creating a sense of belonging in teams
Creating a sense of belonging is really important, especially in a new service like Joyce Parker Hospital. In this episode of the Changing Lives Podcast, Stacey chats about belonging with Louise and Rachael who work together at Joyc...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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20:42

Finding the resilience within
It’s been tough for the last year, and more, for everyone. The pandemic has challenged every walk of life. And, when it comes to mental health, resilience has been tested more than ever. Not just for patients/service users but for the people wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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24:14

Getting through the tough times with inspirational colleagues
In Episode 2 of Changing Lives, our podcast for the staff at Cygnet Health Care, we take some time out with Barry, Phoebe, and Rosie at Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke to celebrate inspirational colleagues during the pandemic, and how to get through t...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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20:18

Keep caring and carry on during the pandemic
In Episode 1 of Changing Lives, our podcast for the staff of Cygnet Health Care, Adrian and Nita get together for a brew and a chat.Adrian Ashurst is a Specialist Trainer, and Nita Roper is Hospital Director at Sherwood House. They have ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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17:14
