South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

01/01/2026

For some, the new year can provoke anxiety from the pressure to “start fresh” triggering feelings of certainty, pressure, self-reflection, comparison and negative self-talk.

Reflection during this time is natural but when it begins to lead into negative conversations, not feeling enough and fear around what is yet to come, it is important to take a step back and reframe where possible.

Here are three ways to support your wellbeing during this time and throughout 2026:
1. Set realistic goals and make manageable changes
2. Prioritise your support system and social connections
3. Fuel your mind and body

Read more about supporting your wellbeing: https://ow.ly/ia1q50XQEYN

If you are struggling with your mental health during this time, support is available. Find out more on our website: https://ow.ly/ew2f50XQEYM

01/01/2026

Happy New Year to all our patients, service users, amazing colleagues and all our partners.

Wishing everyone a health and happy 2026.

31/12/2025

For some, this time can provoke anxiety from the pressure to “start fresh” triggering feelings of uncertainty, pressure, self-reflection, comparison and negative self-talk.

If you are in crisis, support is available 24/7 over this time.

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Call NHS 111 and press 2 for mental health.
Call 0800 731 2864 (option 1) for South London and Maudsley NHS Trust mental health crisis line.
Call 116123 for Samaritans. Free any time, day or night (24 hours) for support.
Text the word 'Shout' to 85258. This line offers 24 hour support.
In an emergency call 999 or go to your nearest Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department.

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31/12/2025

The Trust has won Trend Micro's 'Customer Innovator Award' for customers that go beyond standard implementations to solve new problems and improve processes.

Stuart MacLellan, Chief Technology Officer, said: "With the ever-changing landscape of cyber security, it's important that the Trust gets the most from the technology assets we use to defend and deter cyber-attacks against the trust's infrastructure. Our work with TrendMicro has fed into our security platform, which in 2025 detected around 2 million security anomalies a day."

Read more: https://ow.ly/UtGn50XQBtp

Trend Micro

24/12/2025

🎁Over 700 presents have been delivered across inpatient wards here at South London and Maudsley this festive period.

Richard Martin, a volunteer at the Bethlem Museum of the Mind also joined to help with deliveries. He shared:
“It's been great to be part of saying thank you to our staff in a practical way, and wonderful to give something nice to those in need of care."

The festivities continued with festive recharge grottos at our main sites with wellbeing activities and refreshments for our staff.

22/12/2025

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Steady Roots Volunteer.

✅ Provide weekly, one-to-one mentorship to young people
✅ Collaboratively set personal goals and create action plans
✅ Connect youth to essential community resources and activities.

If you’re organised, empathetic, and ready to inspire, this is your chance to make a real impact. Apply now! https://ow.ly/Ubrf50XNsBL

22/12/2025

More works submitted to our Art Fair 2025 ✨

Image: Wen.FrankArtist, Skyscraper (ceramic plate), £80

The Bethlem Art Fair, and Bethany Williams’ show This Wild, Achingly Beautiful Place reopen on Friday 2 January 2026. We look forward to seeing you then.

Maudsley Charity South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

19/12/2025

We’re pleased to announce Teeside Community Crisis Team as the winners of the 2025 Seni Lewis Award!

The Tees Community Crisis Team was presented with the award by the Lewis family at the award ceremony at the Royal College of Psychiatrists on December 15th, recognising exceptional work between mental health and the police to ensure care is delivered with dignity, respect and safety.

Read more about this award: https://ow.ly/2llA50XMbEi

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust The Royal College of Psychiatrists Metropolitan Police Service

15/12/2025

🎉Congratulations to the Bethlem Gallery Art Fair winners!

There is still time to view the amazing work from over 150 artists connected to South London and Maudsley.

The Art Fair will be at the Bethlem Gallery until the 10 January 2026.

Find out more: https://bethlemgallery.com/whats-on/exhibition-bethlem-art-fair-2025/

13/12/2025

The December edition of our quarterly Anti-Racism newsletter is out now!

This has been a vibrant and meaningful quarter for our anti-racism work across SLaM. Black History Month brought powerful moments of celebration and reflection, with events led by our BME Staff Network, local teams and the EDI team.

Find all Anti-Racism Newsletters and our Anti-Racism Action Plan: https://ow.ly/iJPG50XIoMW

To subscribe to this newsletter please email: communications@slam.nhs.uk

12/12/2025

05/12/2025

🎉Almost 30 SLaM staff members recognised in Chief Nursing Officer Healthcare Support Excellence Awards.

Karen Bonner, Chief Nursing Officer for the London region, said: “The Chief Nursing Officer for England Awards are important to shine the light on the excellent work that our support workers do out there every single day. I'm so proud to be here today to present awards to our winners and celebrate with everyone!”

Find out more: https://ow.ly/QKyn50XCCzm

NHS England Olisa Skyers