The Maudsley Blog
Volunteers bringing colour, creativity and connection to Nelson Ward
On Nelson Ward, a female acute ward at Lambeth Hospital, our volunteers play a vital role, helping service users feel connected, confident and supported during their recovery.
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Today the first Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) teams have moved into the brand-new Pears Maudsley Centre for Children and Young People.
Read Trust teams lead the way into the Pears Maudsley Centre…Celebrating Excellence: How action learning helps improve resilience
A new study has shown that an Estia Centre development programme significantly improves resilience among leaders, with benefits also being transferred to their team members. The training and research were led by Mike Bloodworth , Head of Education and Training at the Estia Centre , in the Mental Health in Learning Disability Team at South London and Maudsley.
Read Celebrating Excellence: How action learning helps improve resilience…Shining a light of maternal mental health
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from Monday 4 to Sunday 10 May 2026 and is a chance to shine a light on how women feel during pregnancy and in the first year after having a baby. Each year, the week provides an opportunity to open conversations about maternal and perinatal mental health, break down stigma, and remind people that the right support, at the right time, can make a real difference for mums, babies and families.
Read Shining a light of maternal mental health…Moving into the Pears Maudsley Centre for Children and Young People
The countdown has begun – next week the first teams move into the brand-new Pears Maudsley Centre for Children and Young People.
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