Doncaster women's mental health unit rated as good by Care Quality Commission
The 20 bed service specialises in high support inpatient rehabilitation for women who have severe and enduring mental illness
A Doncaster mental health service for women has been rated as good following a visit by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Cygnet Aspen House on Manvers Road in Mexborough is provided and run by Cygnet Behavioural Health Limited, and was inspected between April 28 2026 and May 12.
Cygnet Aspen House is a 20 bed service specialising in high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) for women who have severe and enduring mental illness.
The service provides a safe and comfortable environment that promotes recovery for women with its focus on space, personal privacy and dignity.
During the CQC visit it was found that the service was good in the areas of safety, effectiveness, care, and response, but leadership required inprovement.
A spokesman explained: “Cygnet Aspen House was registered by CQC on 13 November 2015, as a service provided by Cygnet Behavioural Health Limited to deliver the regulated activities: Treatment for Disease, Disorder and Injury and Assessment or medical treatment for persons detained under the Mental Health Act 1983.
“The service had an controlled drugs accountable officer. The previous registered manager deregistered in April 2026, and the new manager had submitted their registered manager application at the time of our inspection.
“At this inspection we assessed one assessment service group: Long stay or rehabilitation mental health wards for working age adults.
“We rated the service as Good. We found one breach of regulation in relation to good governance.”