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This summer marks a major milestone for Tolworth Hospital – over a year of progress on the new Tala Building, part of our £110m redevelopment of the site.

In Richmond, our outpatient estate will continue to transition over the coming years - from late 2027 services will be delivered from three key sites: Barnes Hospital, Livingston House and the Richmond Royal Wellbeing Centre.

The second phase of the Springfield Spark community fund is now open for applications. The fund is set up to help local organisations and groups make the most of the new park at Springfield Village.

This statement expresses our support for transgender, non-binary and intersex people. As an organisation and staff network, we are committed to a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, harassment and bullying in any form, including on the basis of gender identity.

Richmond Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) have now moved into their new home at the Richmond Royal Wellbeing Centre.

We are making some important changes to our inpatient services at Springfield Hospital this summer. These changes will help us care for more patients locally, reduce waiting times, and improve the environment for people using our eating disorder services.

Springfield Spark Community Fund is supporting seven organisations in Wandsworth to run creative and inclusive activities at Springfield Park this summer. We spoke to Roehampton Wellbeing for Women and Girls to hear how they have been using the fund to make use of the park. 

We're spotlighting Be Well Hubs across south west London, starting with Sacred Heart Wimbledon. Hear from the Be Well Lead for Sacred Heart, Graham Kennedy about why they joined Be Well and how they’re using it to support their parishioners.

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.