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Free mental health training programme for local residents – 13 December 2024

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South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust are pleased to launch additional free mental health training programme for local residents. Designed to break mental health stigma, raise mental health awareness and improve mental health literacy, the programme has so far trained over 120 community Champions as is still growing!

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Carers Rights Day: Support and Resources for Carers

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Carers play a vital role in supporting people who experience challenges living independently. They can be of any age and may include spouses, family members, children, or friends, many of whom do not identify themselves as “carers.” This day recognises their invaluable contributions, and the support needed by the 5.7 million unpaid carers in the UK. 

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Celebrating 30 years of South West London and St George’s: Meet Yvonne Beckford

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Our Trust was first established in 1994 as The Pathfinder National Health Service NHS Trust before changing to its current name in 1999. So much more has changed over the past three decades - across our sites and our services, but also in terms of attitudes to mental health and mental illness. 

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Marking Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day

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South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust comes together with the nation to mark Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day to honour all those who have served, sacrificed, and endured through times of conflict. On Armistice Day on Monday November 11 2024, we will observe a two-minute silence at 11am. This moment allows us to pause and reflect, honouring the bravery and resilience of those affected by war, both past and present.

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Celebrating Occupational Therapy Week at SWLSTG!

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This week, we are thrilled to celebrate Occupational Therapy Week, an opportunity to recognise and appreciate the invaluable contributions of our occupational therapy team at SWLSTG. Occupational therapists play a crucial role in supporting individuals with mental health challenges, helping them to engage in meaningful activities that enhance their wellbeing and quality of life.

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Mental Health Charity set to launch its first Winter Appeal in South West London

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In partnership with mental health charity MoMark, the South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Charitable Fund is thrilled to launch its first Winter Appeal - The ‘We Care Christmas Gift’ campaign, which will run from 1st November to 25th December . Christmas can be a trying time for patients who need to be in hospital over the festive season, particularly for those who are struggling with mental illness.

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NHS 10 Year Plan: Have your say

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The Government are asking for your help to give your views on the strengths and weaknesses of the NHS to help inform their new 10-year Health Plan, which they aim to publish in Spring 2025.

A joint Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England team (NHSE) has been established to deliver the plan, which aims to set out how they will deliver an NHS fir for the future by creating a truly modern health service designed to meet the needs of our changing population.

Whether you have a little to say or a lot, your views, experiences and ideas will shape immediate steps and long-term changes: a new 10-Year Health Plan for the NHS. Please go to the dedicated website which will collect your views and go towards shaping the plan.

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Celebrating World Occupational Therapy Day

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Today is World Occupational Therapy Day, and we’re excited to celebrate the amazing work of occupational therapists (OTs) who make a real difference in people’s lives every day. At SWLSTG, our brilliant OTs are key to helping patients on their recovery journey, improving wellbeing, and empowering them to achieve their goals.

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Trust host Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce as part of World Mental Health Day celebrations

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Our Trust was delighted to host members of the Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce as part of World Mental Health Day celebrations. The theme this year was ‘Workplace Mental Health’, so we were thrilled to be able to share top tips for looking after your mental health, as well as showcasing the work of our Employment Specialists with a range of employers from Wandsworth.

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Survey: future events and activities in Springfield Park

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Springfield Village Park is a new 32 acre new green space in Tooting. It will open in stages, with the first stage now being enjoyed by local communities. The full site will have a pavilion café, amphitheatre, gardens, children's playgrounds, ponds, a new footbridge and a youth shelter. There will also be areas for sports activities that are accessible to all.

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Free mental health training programme for local residents – 18 November 2024

South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust are pleased to launch additional free mental health training programme for local residents. Designed to break mental health stigma, raise mental health awareness and improve mental health literacy, the programme has so far trained over 130 community Champions as is still growing!

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