Mental Health
Cygnet Sherwood Lodge
Rufford Colliery Lane,Mansfield, Mansfield NG21 0HR
Overview
Cygnet Sherwood Lodge is a specialist healthcare facility located in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. It operates as part of the Cygnet Health Care group, which is a leading independent provider of mental health and specialist care services across the UK. The facility is situated near the historic Rufford area and serves individuals requiring residential and inpatient mental health treatment.
The lodge provides therapeutic care and support for patients with complex mental health needs, including those requiring secure or semi-secure environments. The facility focuses on delivering person-centred care with an emphasis on rehabilitation, recovery, and helping service users develop independence and skills for community reintegration. Staff at the facility work with patients on mental health management, daily living skills, and emotional wellbeing.
Cygnet Sherwood Lodge accepts referrals from NHS trusts, local authorities, and private healthcare providers. The residential setting provides 24-hour nursing and care support in a structured therapeutic environment. The organisation is registered with the Care Quality Commission and operates according to strict healthcare standards and regulations governing mental health provision in England.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can access mental health services at Cygnet Sherwood Lodge in Mansfield through a GP referral, self-referral (available for NHS Talking Therapies and some community services), or through NHS 111 if you need urgent support. Contact 01623 499980 to find out about referral pathways and current waiting times. In a crisis, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option, or call the Samaritans on 116 123.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999. For a mental health crisis, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option for 24/7 support, contact your local Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team, call the Samaritans on 116 123 (free, 24/7), text SHOUT to 85258, or attend A&E if you feel unsafe. If you are already known to Cygnet Sherwood Lodge, you may have a crisis plan with direct contact numbers.
Cygnet Sherwood Lodge offers a range of evidence-based therapies which may include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), counselling, psychotherapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), group therapy, art and creative therapies, and family therapy. The specific therapies available depend on the service. Your treatment plan will be tailored to your individual needs.
Yes, all treatment at Cygnet Sherwood Lodge is strictly confidential under NHS policy and data protection law. Information is only shared with healthcare professionals directly involved in your care. Confidentiality may only be broken in exceptional circumstances where there is a serious risk of harm to yourself or others, a court order, or a safeguarding obligation.
Cygnet Sherwood Lodge may provide or link to specialist perinatal mental health services for women experiencing mental health difficulties during pregnancy or in the first year after birth. Conditions include antenatal and postnatal depression, anxiety, PTSD from birth trauma, and postpartum psychosis. Early treatment is vital for both mother and baby. Ask your GP or midwife about perinatal mental health referrals.
Waiting times vary depending on the service and urgency. NHS Talking Therapies aims to start treatment within 6 weeks of referral. Community Mental Health Team assessments may take 4-12 weeks. Urgent referrals are prioritised. Contact 01623 499980 for current waiting times. While waiting, you can access self-help resources, crisis lines, and wellbeing apps recommended by the NHS.
Yes, consultant psychiatrists at Cygnet Sherwood Lodge can prescribe and manage psychiatric medications including antidepressants, anti-anxiety medication, mood stabilisers, and antipsychotics. Medication is usually combined with talking therapy for the best outcomes. Regular reviews ensure your medication is working effectively and monitor for side effects. Your GP may take over prescribing once your condition is stable.
Cygnet Sherwood Lodge may offer or link to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) for young people up to 18. Services include assessment and therapy for anxiety, depression, self-harm, eating disorders, ADHD, autism, and behavioural difficulties. Referrals can come from GPs, schools, or in some areas through self-referral. Some areas also have early intervention teams for young people experiencing psychosis.
Cygnet Sherwood Lodge may provide or link to services for people with dual diagnosis (co-occurring mental health and substance misuse problems). Support can include assessment, counselling, harm reduction advice, detox support, and referral to specialist addiction services. Contact 01623 499980 for information about substance misuse support.
If you have complex mental health needs, Cygnet Sherwood Lodge may use the Care Programme Approach (CPA). Under CPA you will have a named care coordinator, a comprehensive care plan developed with you, regular reviews of your care and progress, and a structured plan for when you are ready to be discharged from the service. CPA ensures coordinated, person-centred care across different services.
Some services at Cygnet Sherwood Lodge accept self-referrals without needing to see your GP first. NHS Talking Therapies (for anxiety and depression) can be accessed by self-referral in most areas. Other services such as Community Mental Health Teams and specialist services usually require a GP or professional referral. Contact 01623 499980 to check which services you can self-refer to.
Cygnet Sherwood Lodge may offer group therapy programmes which provide peer support alongside professional guidance. Groups may focus on anxiety management, depression recovery, DBT skills, mindfulness and stress reduction, bereavement, and substance misuse support. Groups are led by trained therapists and typically run for 8-12 weeks. Ask 01623 499980 about current group programmes.
Cygnet Sherwood Lodge recognises the impact of mental illness on families and carers. Support may include family meetings with the clinical team, carer support groups, information sessions about conditions and treatments, signposting to organisations like Mind, Rethink Mental Illness, and Carers UK, and involvement in care planning with the patient's consent.
Cygnet Sherwood Lodge provides support for a wide range of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders (generalised anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, personality disorders, eating disorders, psychosis and schizophrenia, perinatal mental health, and complex emotional difficulties.