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Senior NHS leaders, local politicians and community groups came together in November to commit to addressing the biggest challenges impacting the mental health and wellbeing of local communities in south London as part of the South London Listens Programme.

Here you will find information about staying well and accessing help over the holidays for patients and service users who are currently under the care of our services.

We are looking for compassionate and committed individuals who are keen to make a difference and improve the experience of our service users and staff through mediation.

Members of the local community, service users, staff and residents gathered at Chapel Square, Springfield University Hospital, for the first Chapel Square Christmas Tree lights switch on.

Armistice Day, observed on the 11 November, commemorates, and celebrates the legacy of the members of the armed forces who lost their lives during both World Wars.

The NHS in London will launch a new 24/7 advice service for police officers to seek rapid support from mental health specialists when they attend incidents, as part of an ongoing partnership.

Our Trust is made up of more than 2,500 staff with a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. We know that diverse teams make better decisions, and by encouraging views from our colleagues we bring rich and different perspectives to decision making.

The multimillion-pound transformation of Springfield University Hospital in South West London concluded this month as the new Shaftesbury building opened to patients and service users.

As a leading mental health Trust, we have to adapt to make sure we continue to provide high-quality care to communities across South West London. Our Better Care programme is transforming our local NHS and enhancing support in the community so there is no wrong door into local mental health services - the right care, at the right time, in the right place.

The first part of Springfield Park was formally opened on 10 October – World Mental Health Day – as Fircroft Primary School visited Springfield Village.

South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust has today announced the launch of a free new mental health training programme for local residents.

London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) boundaries have extended from today.

In August we were delighted to host our first Black Minds Matter Summer School in the new Trinity building at Springfield Hospital. A group of 40 young people spent time learning about our services and the work we do, before putting our staff to the test in a speed networking session!

We are delighted that the Trust’s preceptorship programme has been shortlisted in the Preceptorship Programme of the Year category in the 2023 Nursing Times Workforce Awards.

We are carrying out a survey to find out about the experiences of people who use our community mental health services. Hosted annually by the Care Quality Commission, the NHS Community Mental Health Survey is carried out by all NHS mental health trusts across the country.

Almost 2,000 members of staff, patients, carers and members of the local community came together to celebrate at our Making Life Better Together Summer Street Parties in July. The Making Life Better Together Programme is a Trust initiative aiming to increase engagement with and improve the experience of mental health care for patients, staff and the community.

As the new Springfield Village continues to open up to the community, pedestrian access on the western side of the site will be changing from Wednesday 9 August. 

The Bishop of Kingston, Revd Canon Dr Martin Gainsborough visited Springfield Village on Tuesday 25 July to see our new facilities, meet with staff and visit the multi-faith room as part of a multi-faith ceremony.

Mira Lemke has been named as the next recipient of the Trust’s Exceptional People Award, having been selected as the June 2023 winner.

Where: In person at the Trinity Building, Springfield Hospital
When: Wednesday 20 September 2023, 4:30pm – 7:30pm
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