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Trust psychiatrist Dr David Somerfield appointed to national mental health role

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We’re delighted to announce that Dr David Somerfield, Consultant Psychiatrist in old age psychiatry at our Trust, has been appointed as a national clinical lead for adult crisis and acute mental health care as part of the NHS England Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme.

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Unique Exhibition at our Trust says: “Deaf People Can Do Anything”

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South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust is proud to launch Deaf Mosaic, a captivating photography exhibition that celebrates the diverse achievements of Deaf individuals. Featuring 25 intimate portraits that range from fashion models and athletes to TV chefs, actresses, coffee baristas, and architects, the exhibition boldly proclaims: “With the right support, Deaf people can do anything.”

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Trust supports Armed Forces community during Armed Forces Week

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Armed Forces Week 2025 takes place from 22nd June - 28th June and our Trust, an NHS Veteran Aware organisation, will proudly be taking taken part in national efforts to honour the UK Armed Forces community throughout the week. Furthermore, today we will join the nation in celebrating Reserves Day, honouring the dedication and service of our Reserve Forces.

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Carers Week 2025

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Carers play a vital role in supporting individuals who face challenges living independently. Often spouses, relatives, or friends, many carers don’t identify themselves as such, yet their contribution is invaluable.

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Spotlight on our volunteers

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This week, as part of National Volunteers’ Week, we’re celebrating the incredible contributions of our volunteers across the Trust. From staff and service users to carers, families and friends, we’re grateful to everyone who gives their time, skills and energy to support our work in so many valuable ways.

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How purposeful admission supports more focused care

A project is aiming to make the care of our inpatients more purposeful and recovery focused. The Purposeful Admission project, part of the Adult Patient Journey programme, has created a new way to make the reasons a patient has been admitted really clear. This helps staff to provide great care and help patients work towards their recovery.

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Staying Connected While You Wait

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Our Trust is working towards ensuring patients are seen in the most timely way possible – and supporting those who need to wait to be seen. To address this, our Community Service Line is launching a pilot project aimed at service users who have been waiting 90 days or more for treatment in the community. The project, Staying Connected While You Wait, is part of a Quality Improvement collaborative designed to ensure that people waiting for treatment feel connected to our services.

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Celebrating our latest Exceptional People Award winner: Tony Garcia

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Tony Garcia has been named as the March 2025 winner of the Trust’s Exceptional People Award. Tony , Store Keeper in the Portering Team at Springfield, has been at the Trust for over 30 years, and is well known for always going the extra mile to help teams with last minute deliveries and various tasks.

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Trust Clinician Nominated for BBC All in the Mind Award

Dr Ilenia Pampaloni, Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Lead for the National OCD Service, is a finalist in the BBC All in the Mind Award’s. Dr Pampaloni was nominated by Duncan, a patient previously on an inpatient ward at Springfield University Hospital. The awards recognise the unsung heroes that support people who are struggling with their mental health.

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Accessing mental health support over the bank holiday

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The bank holiday can be a welcome break for many, but for others, it may feel isolating, overwhelming, or emotionally challenging, especially when usual routines are disrupted, and many services are closed. two people sitting, takingIf you’re struggling with your mental health this Easter bank holiday, you are not alone. Here’s how to find help and support during the long weekend.

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