Cast your vote now and help us choose the name for our new hospital building
More new mental health facilities are on the way for South West London!
In March we ‘broke ground’ on £110m redevelopment of Tolworth Hospital in Kingston. This will see the delivery of a brand new five-ward facility providing state-of-the-art accommodation for a number of existing wards.
Tolworth’s redevelopment is part of our Trust’s £280m Better Environments Programme. This has already delivered the £150m redevelopment of Springfield Hospital, including the new Trinity and Shaftesbury Buildings and the creation of Springfield Village in Wandsworth.
Cast your vote by Thursday 9 October
What’s in a name?
In the spring we launched a competition inviting naming suggestions for our new hospital building at Tolworth. We’re now excited to announce the next step — a public poll to select the winning name!
The name will give the building a distinct identity, helping establish it as a modern facility equipped to support local people for many years to come.
Over the past six months we received nearly 50 entries from across our community. Our patients, carers and staff have now worked to narrow this down to a shortlist of three meaningful options for our community to choose from.
Cast your vote
Cast your vote by Thursday 9 October
The final three names for the public vote are:
- Tala – connects to the rich history of the local area and is the root of the word ‘Taleorde’, which is the ancient name for Tolworth listed in the Domesday Book.
- Serenity – the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled. It describes a feeling of tranquillity and quietness, often associated with a sense of inner peace and freedom from stress or disturbance.
- Unity – the state of being together or joined as a whole. It refers to harmony, togetherness, and a sense of connection or solidarity among people.
To have your say simply head over to the poll and cast your vote!
Voting will close at 5pm on Thursday 9 October with the winner announced on 10 October, World Mental Health Day.
Thank you for being part of this exciting journey!
Ian Garlington, Director of the Trust’s Better Communities Programme, said:
“We are excited to invite our local community to help further shape the future of Tolworth Hospital by choosing the name for our new building. More than just a name, this is about creating a place that reflects the spirit, history, and hopes of the area and the people we serve.
“We are committed to delivering state-of-the-art facilities that foster healing, inclusivity, and connection. By involving patients, carers, staff, and the wider community in this process, we are reinforcing our aspirations to build not only better environments for care, but also better communities for mental healthcare.
“This redevelopment is key to breaking down stigma, promoting wellbeing, and ensuring care is accessible, welcoming, and rooted in the communities we serve.”
For any questions, please email BetterEnvironments@swlstg.nhs.uk
