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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.

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.

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.

The countdown has begun – next week the first teams move into the brand-new Pears Maudsley Centre for Children and Young People.  

To mark the end of Autism Acceptance Month, we spoke to the Transforming Care in Autism Team and some of the service users who shared what autism means to them.