South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

26/02/2026

The theme for this year's Eating Disorder Awareness week is Community, looking at the power of support systems for individuals struggling with an eating disorder.

To best understand how families and communities can support, we spoke with Danilen Nursigadoo, Senior Family and Systemic Psychotherapist, who works in our Eating Disorders Day Services and Outpatients.

Danilen goes on to highlight men, ethnic minorities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community who suffer with eating disorders being less likely to be identified early enough, leading to them being disproportionately represented in inpatient services.

Read more now: https://ow.ly/uB8C50YmreP

25/02/2026

We're going live! Join us for the first Maudsley Talks with Professor Carmine Pariante who will present his research in perinatal psychiatry, the mental health of women during pregnancy and the first year after childbirth.

Join us now:

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25/02/2026

A significant milestone for mental health services in south London: South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has secured an agreement with Legal & General to redevelop the former Lambeth Hospital site.

The partnership will unlock major investment in modern, purpose-built mental health facilities while delivering a £350m redevelopment including around 700 new homes, supporting both improved patient care and long-term community benefit.

Read more: https://ow.ly/yo4750YlTxi

25/02/2026

Join us tonight for the launch of Maudsley Talks — a new flagship lecture series showcasing world‑leading mental health insight, research and clinical innovation.
Professor Carmine Pariante will be discussing mental health across generations and exploring how perinatal mental health shapes the wellbeing of both mothers and their children far into adulthood.

📅 Wednesday 25 February 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:30pm, followed by networking
📍 Wolfson Theatre, Kings’ College IoPPN, London SE5 8AB + online

Be part of an inspiring evening bringing research out of the lab and into public conversation.

Book your free tickets now: https://ow.ly/AjyJ50YlORR

21/02/2026

🎉 Today we celebrate Mental Health Nurses Day and recognise the compassion, skills and dedication shown every day by our nursing colleagues across South London and Maudsley.

Mental health nurses play a vital role in supporting people at some of the most challenging moments in their lives. Their clinical skill, kindness and commitment make a meaningful difference to our patients and communities.

In this special message, our Chief Nurses share their thanks and appreciation for the extraordinary work of our nursing teams.

To all our mental health nurses, thank you for the care you provide and the difference you make every single day. 💙

18/02/2026

NHS Talking Therapies treatment gives you practical skills and techniques to overcome conditions like OCD, social anxiety disorder and PTSD.

Find out more, or refer yourself at https://ow.ly/wjJr50Yhtwu

17/02/2026

The historic Bethlem Clocktower has now been fully restored!

The Mayor of Bromley, Cllr Jonathan Andrews, recently unveiled a new plaque to mark the full restoration of the previously eroded historic clock at Bethlem Museum of the Mind, thanks to a recent project led by Heritage of London Trust.

Chair of the Trust Jane Bailey shared a few words. Listen now

13/02/2026

🗣️Join us for the 'Filling in the Gaps' artist talk on Friday 20th February.

Focusing on making public transport more accessible, the exhibition by Michelle Baharier celebrates people who have worked for the rights of disabled people on transport with a collection of portraits for the London Transport Museum archive.

Time: 2pm-3pm
Location: Floor 1, Conference room, Blue Star House

Find out more about the gallery and exhibition: https://ow.ly/7Fs450Yf05O

13/02/2026

Rounding up Children's Mental Health Week, we were joined by Nicola D***s, our CAMHS Service Director.

Nicola reflects on the importance of helping children and young people feel a true sense of belonging through the support networks around them.

Highlighting the vital role that families and carers play in making children feel understood, safe, and supported, and explaining how our CAMHS teams work closely with families under our care.

Watch the full video on our YouTube: https://ow.ly/HLSx50YcJP8

11/02/2026

🎉We are proud to celebrate the compassion, expertise and dedication shown every day by our South London and Maudsley (SLaM) colleagues.

If you are a service user, a family member, or a carer, you are warmly invited to nominate someone who has made a meaningful difference to your care or experience.

Deadline for nominating is Friday 20 February.

Find out more about the awards including how to nominate: https://ow.ly/3Xk950Ycjjm