South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust

South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust We are the leading provider of mental health services across South West London. Our mission is

The Trust operates from a number of locations and is responsible for providing all community and hospital psychiatric services to the communities of Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth. The Trust also offers more specialist services to people throughout the United Kingdom. The Trust works in partnership with colleagues in primary care, local authorities and the non-statutory sector t

o promote mental health and improve awareness of its importance; support people with mental health problems and their families; provide care and treatment to the highest standards and help schools and employers challenge stigma.

💬“There was a woman sitting alone on a London pavement late at night, frightened, vulnerable, and unsure who to trust. T...
25/07/2025

💬“There was a woman sitting alone on a London pavement late at night, frightened, vulnerable, and unsure who to trust. That woman was me.”

Today is National Schizophrenia Awareness Day, a time to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and listen to those with lived experience. 💙

Sarah, a valued volunteer at our Trust, shares her powerful story of living with schizophrenia. Her experience reminds us that mental health crises aren’t always visible, and that with the right support, recovery is possible.

We’re proud to stand with Sarah and others as we work towards a more understanding and compassionate community.

Read her story here: ➡️https://swlstg.nhs.uk/latest-news/national-schizophrenia-awareness-day-sarahs-story-2719

Resident doctor strikes may cause some disruption, but mental health support is still available whenever you need it. If...
24/07/2025

Resident doctor strikes may cause some disruption, but mental health support is still available whenever you need it.

If you're experiencing a mental health crisis or need urgent support:

📞 Call the Crisis Line on 0800 028 8000
📱 Or dial 111 and select the mental health option to speak to someone now

You are not alone, help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For more support options, visit: https://swlstg.nhs.uk/urgent-help

📰 Our latest stakeholder bulletin is here!We're pleased to share updates from across our Trust, including the groundbrea...
24/07/2025

📰 Our latest stakeholder bulletin is here!

We're pleased to share updates from across our Trust, including the groundbreaking ceremony at Barnes Hospital, highlights from our annual South West London Mental Health Conference, and the launch of our Health Inequalities Strategic Plan. These milestones reflect our ongoing commitment to improving care and addressing health inequalities in our communities.

Check out the full newsletter here: 👉 https://my.newzapp.co.uk/t/share/2747567/5841950b-6d78-4320-8347-7dc935be62d7

We know the resident doctor strikes may feel worrying, but you're not alone, and support is still here for you. If you'r...
23/07/2025

We know the resident doctor strikes may feel worrying, but you're not alone, and support is still here for you.

If you're experiencing a mental health crisis, here’s how to get the right help, quickly and safely:

📞 Call the Crisis Line on 0800 028 8000
📱 Or dial 111 and choose the mental health option
☕ Visit a local Recovery Café for peer support and a welcoming space to talk

If you have an appointment booked, please attend as normal, unless you've been contacted to say otherwise.

For more support options, visit: https://swlstg.nhs.uk/urgent-help

22/07/2025

We're proud to share a short film about how our Acute and Urgent Care teams are partnering with the mental health arts charity Sound Minds to support patients after discharge.

This co-designed Quality Improvement pilot is already making a difference, helping patients from Lavender Ward access creative peer support through music, film, and art. By helping people build relationships, purpose and routine, we’re aiming to reduce relapse and support long-term recovery. 💙

💬 Lived Experience Practitioner David said:

“Without Sound Minds, I think I would have deteriorated again. Now I’ve got structure and purpose, it’s helped me stay well.”

This project reflects our commitment to providing care that is purposeful, avoids crisis, is timely and least restrictive, and focused on recovery.

Read more: ➡️ https://swlstg.nhs.uk/latest-news/new-trust-video-shows-how-patients-are-supported-to-avoid-relapse-through-mental-health-arts-charity-2615

📽️ Watch the film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Hi2PfHOFnM

📢 New outpatient facilities are on the way in Richmond! This summer, Richmond Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service...
21/07/2025

📢 New outpatient facilities are on the way in Richmond! This summer, Richmond Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) will move from their temporary base at Livingston House in Teddington into a new facility called the Richmond Royal Wellbeing Centre.

The new Centre will open early next month following a £2m refurbishment to create a bright and welcoming space for patients and their families. 🤝

This investment is part of our continued commitment to providing safe, welcoming, and patient-focused spaces that support young people and their families throughout their care and recovery.

Find out more: https://swlstg.nhs.uk/latest-news/new-richmond-royal-wellbeing-centre-to-open-this-summer-2707

🏃‍♀️ Donna and Grace are taking on the Vitality 10K to raise vital funds for our Trust charity in support of Ward 2, hel...
18/07/2025

🏃‍♀️ Donna and Grace are taking on the Vitality 10K to raise vital funds for our Trust charity in support of Ward 2, helping to create a more welcoming and supportive environment for both patients and staff.

Every donation will contribute to making sure people in our care feel safe, comforted, and treated with compassion, while also supporting the wellbeing of the teams who care for them. ❤️

Support Donna and Grace by making a donation: https://www.justgiving.com/team/grace-donna10k?utm_medium=TE&utm_source=CL

Meet our incredible 2025 fundraisers: 👉https://swlstg.nhs.uk/meet-our-fundraisers

A proud day for our Trust and our community! 🌳Yesterday, we were honoured to welcome the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan...
10/07/2025

A proud day for our Trust and our community! 🌳

Yesterday, we were honoured to welcome the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, to officially open Springfield Park, a stunning new 32-acre green space in Wandsworth, created as part of the transformation of our Springfield University Hospital site.

Co-located with the hospital and at the heart of Tooting's Springfield Village, the park has been designed with health, wellbeing, and inclusion at its core. It features a pavilion café, play areas, trim trail, amphitheatre, ponds, and hundreds of new trees, making it the largest new park created in London since the 2012 Olympics.

💬 Speaking at the event, the Mayor said:

“Springfield Park is a great new facility and a key part of the transformation at Springfield Hospital that is providing much-needed affordable homes and green spaces for local people... It is a wonderful example of partners working together as we continue to build a fairer, greener and healthier London for everyone.”

As part of the day, we also launched the Springfield Park Community Fund, a new grants programme supporting local groups to deliver projects that promote wellbeing, connection and access to nature. 💚

Our Chief Executive, Vanessa Ford, said:

“This is a huge moment for our Trust, our patients, staff, the Springfield Village partners, and our whole community... By opening our hospital to the community in this way, we take another huge step in breaking down barriers, supporting access, and breaking mental health stigma.”

Thank you to everyone who helped make this day, and this space possible!

Read more: https://swlstg.nhs.uk/latest-news/mayor-of-london-opens-new-32acre-park-in-the-nhss-springfield-village-2704

We're pleased to announce that Dr David Somerfield, Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry at our Trust, has been...
08/07/2025

We're pleased to announce that Dr David Somerfield, Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry at our Trust, has been appointed as National Clinical Lead for Adult Crisis and Acute Mental Health Care through NHS England’s Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme.

In this role, Dr Somerfield will work to improve urgent and emergency mental health services across England, ensuring people in crisis get timely, compassionate care.

Reflecting on his appointment, he said: 🗨️ “I am delighted to be joining GIRFT and look forward to working with colleagues to further develop our urgent and crisis care pathways".

We’re incredibly proud of this national recognition and wish David every success in this important role! 💙

Read more: ➡️ https://swlstg.nhs.uk/latest-news/trust-psychiatrist-dr-david-somerfield-appointed-to-national-mental-health-role-2686

Our Trust proudly marched at in London for the fourth year running, standing together in solidarity, celebration, and ...
07/07/2025

Our Trust proudly marched at in London for the fourth year running, standing together in solidarity, celebration, and support of our LGBTQIA+ communities.🌈

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on the day and helped represent our commitment to equality, inclusion, and making lives better together! 💛

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