Care Quality Commission publishes findings on independent hospital in Sheffield

England’s Chief Inspector of Hospitals has published his findings on the standards of treatment and care provided by Cygnet Hospital Sheffield, following an inspection in August.

Cygnet Hospital Sheffield is an independent mental health hospital that provides low secure and locked rehabilitation services for women, and child and adolescent mental health services for male and female adolescents aged between 12 and 18.

Inspectors visited to see if Cygnet Hospital Sheffield had made the improvements CQC told them to make following their comprehensive inspection in June 2016.

Cygnet Hospital Sheffield remain rated as Requires Improvement overall following this inspection. Read the full inspection report.

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For further information please contact CQC Regional Engagement Officer Kerri James by email kerri.james@cqc.org.uk or by phone on 07464 92 9966. 

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