Cygnet Hospitals Wolverhampton and Oldbury transform mental health care in the West Midlands

Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton, based on Wolverhampton Road, is a 29-bed service offering a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and acute service for men.

Since August 2024, Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton has supported over 180 men and achieved 92% successful outcomes for those discharged from its Carter Ward acute service. On average, men in Carter Ward stayed for just 28 days before progressing on their path to recovery.

The service also earned outstanding feedback from patients and families, with consistent 5-star ratings on Google, with comments including: “It almost feels like a miracle… I am more than confident that I will recover.”

Lottie Martin, Hospital Manager, said: “Reflecting on our first year, I am proud of the team’s commitment to delivering the best possible care. I look forward to continuing our work together, bringing an even greater impact to the men we support, their families and the wider community.”

At Cygnet Hospital Oldbury, staff have supported more than 110 women in the past year. The 27-bed hospital, located on Salop Drive, includes a 12-bed PICU and 15-bed acute ward.

On Emmeline Ward, the acute service, 88% of women were able to move on to a new care pathway, supported by a focus on safe, timely transitions. Families praised the service for the impact it has had on their loved ones, with comments such as: “We’re grateful for the support provided to my sister to aid her recovery. Staff have been kind and responsive when we needed updates.”

Stephen Smith, Hospital Manager, said: “I'm immensely proud of our entire team and all their achievements in the last year. The teamwork I've witnessed has been nothing short of inspiring.

“From our incredible nurses and doctors to our dedicated administrative and support staff, every single person plays a vital role in our success. It's this collaborative working that allows us to provide exceptional care.”

Both hospitals were officially opened in summer 2024 by the Mayor of Wolverhampton, Cllr Linda Leach, helping people access care closer to home and family support networks.

Together, they have created over 200 jobs for local people across a range of roles, from clinical positions to catering, domestic and administrative work.

Cygnet has also invested further in the local economy, using West Midlands-based contractors during the construction phase and sourcing local suppliers for day-to-day operations.

With facilities including landscaped gardens, en-suite bedrooms, therapy and treatment rooms, multi-faith spaces, gyms, communal lounges and quiet areas, both hospitals provide safe, comfortable environments designed to promote recovery and independence.