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Almost 40% of the population think people with a mental health issue are prone to violence when the reality is that people with severe mental illness are more likely to be the victims than perpetrators of violent crime.

Rebecca Long has been named as the final recipient of the Trust’s Exceptional People Award for 2023, having been selected as the December winner.

We have launched a new film to showcase our services, the outstanding care our teams provide, and the incredible journey we on to transform mental health services for the communities we serve in south west London. Our Trust mission is Making Life Better Together.

Welcome to the new website of South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust – please take a look around and let us know what you think.

Are you passionate about making a difference in your local community? Come along to our  community careers event  on  Friday 2 February  and explore the exciting opportunities we have for you to join our team as a  healthcare assistant, support worker or administrator  – your journey to a fulfilling career starts here.

You may have seen reports about clozapine in the media this week which we understand may be concerning for some of our patients and carers.

As part of ongoing infrastructure works within the new Springfield Village, the Trust’s construction partners are progressing further roadworks requiring a temporary closure of a small section of road next to the new Trinity building.

We are delighted to have achieved the NHS Pastoral Care Quality Award for our ongoing commitment to providing best practice pastoral support to internationally educated nurses.

It can be said that working in the NHS takes a special kind of person – and at South West London and St George’s, we’re fortunate to have so many dedicated and committed members of staff.

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.