Harrogate mental health hospital rated good by inspectors

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Cygnet Hospital Harrogate has been rated 'good' by the Care Quality Commission following inspection.

Cygnet Hospital Harrogate has received a 'good' rating from the Care Quality Commission following an inspection. The hospital, located on Ripon Road, was rated 'good' overall and across all five inspection domains.

The inspection report highlighted positive feedback from patients, relatives and stakeholders. One patient described the hospital as the 'best' they had experienced, whilst another said that staff 'go above and beyond to help you to grow and recover'. Inspectors noted that patients felt empowered to take part in decisions about their care.

Hospital manager Gavin Clark said: 'We are incredibly pleased with the findings of the CQC inspection and, in particular, the recognition of the high-quality care and support provided to our patients.' He added that staff 'demonstrated strong knowledge of patients' individual needs' and that the team worked together to ensure people received 'personalised, safe and effective care'.

How it is being reported

• Harrogate mental health hospital praised as the 'best' during inspectionCygnet Hospital Harrogate has been rated 'good' following a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 21 Oct, 05:00
• Harrogate mental health hospital praised as the 'best' during inspectionCygnet Hospital Harrogate has been rated 'good' following a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection.York Press · 21 Oct, 05:00

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