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

13/02/2026

If you are a young person, their parent or carer, you can call the South London Partnership Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Crisis Line for urgent help and advice.

📱 Phone 0203 228 5980.

The line is open every day, from 9am to 11pm, 365 days a year. Outside of these hours call NHS 111 and press 2 for the mental health option.

Find out more: www.swlstg.nhs.uk/urgent-help

11/02/2026

What an incredible evening we had at our Quality Awards! 🏆

Staff, service users and carers from across the Trust recently came together for our annual awards ceremony – a special event celebrating the individuals and teams who make a real difference to the people we care for, their colleagues and the wider community.

This year we received over 500 nominations – a new record! A huge thank you to everyone who nominated, attended and cheered on our winners 👏

Read more about the evening here: https://swlstg.nhs.uk/latest-news/staff-celebrated-at-annual-quality-awards-ceremony-2921

09/02/2026

What is CAMHS?

This Children’s Mental Health Week, find out more about our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in a new video produced by our Wandsworth team.

🎥 The video explains who the service is for, the types of support available, how referrals work, and what families can expect.

Thank you to the young people in our Patient and Public Involvement group, whose insights and feedback helped shape the video!

CAMHS stands for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and is a service that supports young people through the assessment and treatment of emotional, b...

05/02/2026

Today is a reminder that talking about mental health can make a real difference. You don’t have to face things alone, support is always available. 💙

If you need urgent help, call NHS 111 and press 2, or the Mental Health Crisis Line on 0800 028 8000 - available 24/7. 📲

It’s okay to reach out. You matter.

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For more information on mental health support, visit: https://swlstg.nhs.uk/urgent-help

04/02/2026

Exploring new ways to support wellbeing at Springfield 💙

Our virtual reality trial, funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) in partnership with Phase Space, is shaped by patients and guided by their experiences.

Early feedback has been really encouraging:

💬 “It made me feel like I was somewhere else, gives you a safe space to think.”

💬 “The VR was enjoyable and a distraction from things around you, felt like a cleansing of stress.”

03/02/2026

🏳️‍🌈 This February we’re proud to mark LGBT+ History Month. This year’s theme, Science and Innovation, shines a light on the often‑overlooked contributions of LGBTQ+ scientists and innovators, while also recognising the harm caused when science has been misused to marginalise LGBTQ+ communities.

We are committed to supporting all our LGBTQIA+ staff, patients, and service users to feel included, respected and represented. 💛

Our LGBTQIA+ Staff Network is hosting events throughout the month, including talks, training, socials and community storytelling, and we will proudly fly the Rainbow Flag all month.

Read more: 👉 https://swlstg.nhs.uk/latest-news/celebrating-lgbtqia-history-month-at-swlstg-february-2026-2915

02/02/2026

Meet our London Marathon runner, Lex Harvey! 🏃‍♀

Hear why she's raising vital funds to support our staff and patients: “Having received mental health care through the Trust, I now proudly work here as a therapist - I’ll turn 30 a couple of weeks before the race and it really feels like a full circle moment!

“I am planning to fundraise amongst my family and friends, and in my local community too. I’ve also taken up crochet, so I’ll give selling some of my pieces a go! Ultimately, it’s a challenge, it’s a massive amount of money to raise, but I will give it my all.”

With a fundraising target of £2,000 Lex plans to push herself out of her comfort zone to give something meaningful back to the Trust. Help support Lex by making a donation to her fundraiser at: https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/lex-harvey

30/01/2026

Today, on we’re celebrating the power of community, connection and everyday support. 💚

To mark the day, we’re spotlighting the Kingston Integrated Recovery Hub (IRH), which provides community-based mental health and wellbeing support, helping people to live well in their own communities. 🌳

By working closely with local partners, the hub offers joined-up care, including mental health support, wellbeing advice, peer support, and help with employment, housing and finances.

Nikkita Frank, Community Psychiatric Nurse, shares:

💬 “Working in the community allows me to build meaningful relationships and support people’s recovery in their own environment, beyond inpatient care.”

We’re proud to be part of Thrive LDN, London’s citywide movement to support good mental health and wellbeing for all.

Find out more 👉 www.thriveldn.co.uk

28/01/2026

Congratulations to Pauline, Lead Administrator for our CAMHS Neurodevelopment Service, who is the latest winner of our Exceptional People Award!

Pauline joined the Trust in 2016, and her colleagues describe her as the backbone of the service:

“Pauline works tirelessly to support the staff, as well as to support the families waiting for our team. We are so grateful for her, and we definitely would not be able to run smoothly without her.” 💙

Every month we recognise a staff member who has made a real difference to the Trust, our people, and our patients. Nominations are welcomed from members of the public ➡️ https://eworkflows.swlstg.nhs.uk/form/61b30a7ae22c11aeac9c32c2

23/01/2026

Mental health issues can affect anyone, at any time. Recognising the signs and knowing where to find support can make a real difference. 💙

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📲 If you need urgent mental health support, call NHS 111 and press 2. You can also access urgent support by calling South West London and St George's Mental Health Crisis Line on 0800 028 8000.

For more information on mental health support visit: https://swlstg.nhs.uk/urgent-help

22/01/2026

There's still time to apply for Springfield Spark, a new community fund set up to help people make the most of the new park at Springfield Village.

The fund is all about supporting projects that bring people together, celebrate local culture and diversity and make the park a welcoming space for everyone.

Now live with ActionFunder, grants of £500 to £5,000 are available to community groups, charities and social enterprises in Wandsworth.

Interested, or know a group who would be? Find out more and apply by the 9 February: https://swlstg.nhs.uk/latest-news/springfield-spark-community-fund-now-live-2903