Cygnet Hospital Blackheath
Private mental health hospital · Lewisham
Cygnet Hospital Blackheath is a private mental health hospital in Lewisham, London, run by Cygnet Health Care. See whether it has an A&E, its phone number, visiting and how to get there.
At a glance
- A&E
- No A&E department
- CQC rating
- Good (published 20 December 2021)
- Telephone
- 020 8694 2111
Information checked 16 October 2026.
Urgent help
This private mental health hospital does not have an A&E department. In a mental health crisis, call 111 and select the mental health option, or call 999 if someone's life is at risk. You can also call Samaritans free on 116 123, any time.
Opening times
Opening days and times
Wards are staffed 24 hours a day for patients staying in hospital. Consultations, tests and outpatient appointments run at set times. Contact the hospital to check visiting and clinic times.
Visiting information on the hospital website
Appointments and access
Admission is arranged through a referral, for example from a GP, a psychiatrist or an NHS mental health team. You cannot use this hospital as an emergency service.
Ask the person who referred you, or contact the hospital.
Contact
Main telephone
Telephone: 020 8694 2111
Ask the person who referred you, or contact the hospital.
Location and travel
Address and map
Cygnet Hospital Blackheath
80-82 Blackheath Hill
London
SE10 8AD
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Public transport and parking
Links found on the official website, checked 19 October 2026.
Getting here by public transport
Nearest stations:
- Elverson Road about 9 minutes' walkDLRStep-free from street to platform.
- Greenwich about 11 minutes' walkDLR · National Rail (Southeastern, Thameslink)Step-free from street to platform.
Nearest bus stop: Lewisham Road (Stop M, towards New Cross or Greenwich Town Centre), about 4 minutes' walk. Routes 53, 386 and N53.
Other bus routes from stops within about 7 minutes' walk: 129, 199, 380, N89 and N199.
Plan your journey with TfL (opens the Transport for London website)
Step-free information is from TfL (data dated 20 October 2026) and covers the route from the street to the platform, not always onto the train. Lifts can be out of service: check TfL lift and station closures before you travel. Walking times are estimates from the straight-line distance to the hospital's postcode; stations and bus routes as listed by TfL on 22 October 2026. Powered by TfL Open Data. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2016 and Geomni UK Map data © and database rights [2019].
Facilities
We do not have details of step-free access, parking or other facilities here yet. If you need them, contact the hospital before you go.
Visiting
Visiting times and rules can change, for example during outbreaks. Check the hospital's own pages before you go:
Links found on the hospital's official website, checked 19 October 2026.
Book, change or complain
- Read inspection reports (CQC)
- Get an email when CQC inspects this hospital
- Tell CQC about your care
- Find your local Healthwatch
About this hospital
| Provider | Cygnet Health Care Limited |
|---|---|
| Type | Private mental health hospital |
| NHS or private | Private hospital (independent sector) |
| Local authority | Lewisham |
More details
| CQC location ID | 1-130486688 |
|---|
Official website: Cygnet Hospital Blackheath website
Hospital services and payment
CQC lists these regulated service types at this location:
- Hospitals - Mental health/capacity
Service types are regulatory categories, not a full list of departments. Being registered for a service does not always mean it is running now. Check with the hospital.
Ask the hospital about self-pay prices and which health insurers it works with.
Regulation and quality
This location is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The latest published ratings are below.
| Area | Rating | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | Good | 20 December 2021 |
| Caring | Good | 20 December 2021 |
| Effective | Good | 20 December 2021 |
| Responsive | Good | 20 December 2021 |
| Safe | Good | 20 December 2021 |
| Well-led | Good | 20 December 2021 |
Read the CQC report for Cygnet Hospital Blackheath
Frequently asked questions
What is the telephone number for Cygnet Hospital Blackheath?
Telephone: 020 8694 2111.
What is the CQC rating of Cygnet Hospital Blackheath?
The latest overall CQC rating is Good, published 20 December 2021.
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