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James Robinson

Cygnet Hospital Hexham improves to 'Good' rating after CQC inspection

A hospital providing care for women with mental health needs has completed a remarkable turnaround after it was rated good by the social care watchdog.

A report by the Care Quality Commission gave Cygnet Hospital in Hexham a 'good' overall rating as well as good in all categories bar one.

CQC said the service still requires improvement in terms of safety - but it comes after a difficult period for the home that saw it closed down for almost a year.

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