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

13/09/2025

Have you visited a Recovery Café in South West London, or might consider it in the future?

Your feedback will help shape these safe, welcoming spaces for anyone feeling overwhelmed or in a mental health crisis.

- Quick 10-minute survey
- Open to Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton & Wandsworth residents
- Optional £100 prize draw

Survey closes tomorrow, share your views today: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=DGhcx-LrMkKFsKNlyJgsSYe5fidMzz9PmDDGpkOWFl5UODRBUFBMS0U5NE9BWU0xRFRKMVg2VDRITy4u&route=shorturl

12/09/2025

Grief and loss affects us all differently and you might experience many different emotions and symptoms, such as shock, tiredness, anger or guilt. It's important to remember there is no right or wrong way to feel - we all react in our own way.

If you're struggling after a bereavement, you are not alone. Find trusted advice and support on our website: https://swlstg.nhs.uk/bereavement

11/09/2025

Urgent mental health support is available for anyone affected by yesterday's incident in Battersea. No matter who you are or what your age, if you have been through an upsetting event like this you might find it hard to talk about how you feel - or you might feel an urge to express your feelings to others.

It is normal for an upsetting event to impact us in different ways and to affect our levels of happiness and resilience. If you need help, there are a range of supports available for both adults and children in Wandsworth.

Find out more: https://swlstg.nhs.uk/latest-news/support-following-an-upsetting-event-2745

10/09/2025

Today on day we stand with our communities to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and reaffirm our commitment: every life matters.🤍

Our Chief Executive, Vanessa Ford, said: 💬

“Too many lives are lost to su***de that could have been saved with timely, compassionate care. Our London mental health strategy puts prevention and patient centred care at the heart of everything we do, whether it’s through expanding 24/7 community support through new neighbourhood mental health centres, closing gaps and offering holistic care for people with substance use needs, transforming inpatient care, or expanding mental health support for our young people in schools. The London mental health system is stepping up to ensure no one falls through the cracks, we want everyone to receive appropriate, person-centred care, in a timely way, when and where they need it.”

A key part of this work is Hold the Hope, a su***de prevention programme where people with lived experience of su***de deliver training and awareness sessions in schools, workplaces, and communities. By sharing their experiences, they help spark conversations, reduce stigma, and equip people to support those in crisis.

Read more about Hold the Hope and access our su***de prevention strategy here: ➡️ https://swlstg.nhs.uk/latest-news/standing-together-on-world-su***de-prevention-day-2744

09/09/2025

Today, on Emergency Services Day, we pause to recognise the incredible dedication of everyone who keeps our communities safe, our NHS colleagues, first responders, firefighters, police, and search & rescue teams.

From patient care to lifesaving emergencies, your commitment inspires us every day. Thank you for all that you do. ♥️

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08/09/2025

Togetherall is here! A new virtual support service has just been launched for young people in South West London 💛

Anyone aged 16 or over across Kingston, Richmond, Wandsworth, Merton, Sutton and Croydon can now access Togetherall, a free online service to support mental health and wellbeing.

Togetherall provides: 👇

- A 24/7 anonymous peer-to-peer community.
- Clinical moderation by trained professionals.
- Self-guided tools and courses on stress, anxiety, low mood and sleep.

It’s a safe, flexible space for anyone who may be waiting for support, between sessions, or not ready for face-to-face services.

Register in minutes and access support straight away: togetherall.com/swlondon

06/09/2025

Have your say in the NHS Community Mental Health Survey 🔉

If you used our community mental health services in April or May 2025, you may soon receive an invitation to take part in the NHS Community Mental Health Survey. This will arrive by post, and you may also get a reminder by text.

The survey is completely confidential. Your individual responses will not be shared with staff, and it will remain open until Friday 28 November 2025.

Your feedback is vital. It helps us understand what we are doing well and where we need to improve. Last year, your views directly led to real changes, including: ⬇️

- More personalised care plans
- Stronger support for families and carers through new networks and carer champions
- Better support while waiting for treatment
- Investment in staff training to improve respect and compassion
- Faster and more reliable crisis care responses

By taking part this year, you can help us continue to improve care for you and for others in our community. Every voice makes a difference.

04/09/2025

Construction is well underway on our new mental health facilities at Tolworth Hospital!

Earlier this week we welcomed local MPs Sir Ed Davey and Bobby Dean to site. Ed and Bobby took the opportunity to meet colleagues from clinical teams on our existing wards at Tolworth, before reviewing progress on the ground with our construction team Sir Robert McAlpine as we work towards creating five state-of-the-art wards.

Due to open in 2028, these new facilities will support recovery and improve experiences for everyone who uses, works in, or visits our services.

Find out more about our Better Environments programme: 👉 https://swlstg.nhs.uk/redeveloping-tolworth-hospital

04/09/2025

Crisis Cafés are safe, welcoming places for people feeling overwhelmed, anxious or are having a mental health crisis.

We want to hear from people who have used crisis cafes or would consider using them to ensure support is right for everyone.

Take five minutes to anonymously give your views and help design future support: ➡️ https://forms.office.com/e/CtZhV88XWS

Do you or someone you care for use local Crisis Cafés? Or perhaps would consider using them? We still want to hear from you.

In case you were away over the summer and missed the chance to respond, we’re keeping our survey open for longer. Help us design support for you and your loved ones by completing our short anonymous survey by 14 September. Head to the comments to share your feedback.

03/09/2025

📢 Join us for our Annual Public Meeting on 10 September 2025!

Everyone’s welcome, whether you're a patient, carer, a member of the public, a colleague, or one of our community partners.

The event will take place at the Trinity Building Conference Centre, Springfield Hospital in Tooting. Join us from 4:30pm for light refreshments and a chat before the meeting begins at 5:30pm.

We’ll be sharing what we’ve been up to over the past year, the progress we’ve made, some of the challenges we’ve faced, and what we’re focusing on next. You’ll hear from our team, have the chance to ask questions, and get a summary of our 2024–25 Annual Report. 📰

Got a question for us? You can send them in when you sign up.

We’d love to see you there, in person or online!

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02/09/2025

Welcome Dr Henrietta Rees! 👋

We are delighted to welcome Dr Henrietta Rees to Wandsworth Complex Needs Service as a part-time consultant in Medical Psychotherapy.

Her work will focus on improving access to talking therapies for underrepresented groups, including males and ethnically diverse communities, while integrating psychotherapeutic approaches into wider psychiatric care.

💛 “I’m really excited to be back at the trust, supporting people with complex emotional needs and helping them get the care and support they need. I’m also passionate about mentoring trainees and guiding them as they build their psychotherapy skills.”

28/08/2025

“Seeing someone who came in feeling completely lost start to believe in themselves again is the most rewarding part of our work - it’s why we’re here.”

Our Recovery Cafés are open every day of the year, including Christmas, offering calm, welcoming support for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. 🏠

Offering one-to-one support, a safe place to rest, activities to help rebuild confidence, and links to longer-term help. Specialist support is also available for young people, veterans, neurodiverse individuals, and those affected by addiction or suicidal thoughts.

Supporting residents of Merton, Kingston, Sutton, Richmond and Wandsworth.

Our doors are always open! 💛

Find out more: 👉 https://swlstg.nhs.uk/latest-news/recovery-cafs-a-safe-space-when-you-need-it-most-2735