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Resident doctors are taking strike action between 7am on Monday 15 June and 7am on Friday 19 June 2026. We are working together to make sure that our essential services will be covered through this period of industrial action.

A brand new 24/7 mental health crisis messaging service, delivered by Everyturn Mental Health, is launching across south London for WhatsApp users. 

Carers Week is a national campaign recognising the vital contribution of unpaid carers. This year we are focusing on Building Carer Friendly Communities by improving how carers are supported, included and valued.

This week we’re celebrating Carers Week – a chance to recognise and support unpaid carers across our communities.

This June, members of our LGBTQIA+ staff network will be supporting Pride events across south west London.

During Dietitians Week, we’re shining a light on the contribution dietitians make within mental health services, where nutrition is not just about physical health, but an important part of recovery and quality of life.

We have a growing community of 41 dedicated volunteers supporting our services. Their time, compassion and commitment make a meaningful difference every day to the people we care for and the teams they work alongside.

A team of creative practitioners has been appointed to deliver new public art and outdoor seating at Springfield Village in Wandsworth - helping to shape the identity of this growing community and support the wellbeing of residents, staff, patients and visitors across the site.

A joint message from our Chair, Ann Beasley, and Chief Executive, Vanessa Ford MBE, following our latest Trust Board meeting in May.

Over the past year, we have worked with people with lived experience, carers, staff and partners across South West London to review how people access crisis care. In response, we are beginning to implement improvements to ensure people receive timely, joined-up care in the right setting, including alternatives to A&E where appropriate.

Find out how our Community Service Line has strengthened its Intensive and Assertive Care offer to better support service users who may struggle to engage with, use or access treatment.

South West  London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust  was  proud to host the Culturally Mindful Celebration event, bringing together the artists and their work produced across Wandsworth.   

Yesterday, more than 200 mental health leaders, clinicians, community organisations, and people with lived experience of mental ill health gathered at Everyday Church in Wimbledon for the annual South West London Mental Health and Health Inequalities Conference. 

Angelica Johnson, who works as a Community Psychiatric Nurse, has been named as the March 2026 Exceptional People Award winner.

A  new pilot programme has been launched using virtual reality (VR) technology to help young people manage anxiety in school settings.

Last month, we welcomed presenter Claudia Hammond and producer Gerry Holt from BBC Radio 4’s All in the Mind to Seacole ward at Springfield Hospital. The team recorded a special episode exploring obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and how it is treated.

Percy Watungwa has been a qualified nurse for over 20 years. He spent the last 11 years at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) before joining South West London and St George’s in February 2026 as our Deputy Director of Nursing.

We are excited to announce that the Springfield Spark Community Fund has awarded over £25,000 in funding to seven Wandsworth community organisations to run creative and inclusive community activities in Springfield Park this summer.

Mental health problems are common – in fact 1 in 4 people in South West London will experience a mental health problem each year. Yet many people are unsure who to turn to if they, or someone they know, need support.

Looking for a fun way to make a difference? From running a 10K or taking on a swim challenge to hosting a bake sale or themed fundraiser, there are so many ways to support our Trust Charity and help improve mental health recovery across our local communities.