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Khaled Simmons appointed as Non-Executive Director
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Khaled Simmons as Non-Executive Director. Khaled is a highly accomplished business leader with over 30...
Strategy in Action event highlights progress on our ambition to be a partner in prevention
On Monday 18 November, the Trust welcomed members of the public and service users to our sixth bi-annual Strategy in Action event to share the progress we are making in our five ambitions, with a focu...
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Bethlem Men’s Shed Celebrated at UK Shed of the Year Awards
The Bethlem Men’s Shed, a woodworking group run by the Bethlem Royal Hospital’s Occupational Therapy Department and supported by Maudsley Charity, has been nationally recognised for its tr...
Adefunke Ogbeta: Apprentice of the Year
Adefunke Ogbeta, who works as a Support Time and Recovery Worker with the Lewisham Enhanced Recovery Team, has been recognised for her exceptional contributions by winning the LHSW Apprentice of the Y...
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We aim to actively promote awareness and understanding around mental health conditions and give a well-informed and balanced account of what we do, within the boundaries of our duty of confidentiality.
Please contact us with any requests for information or expert insight into mental health issues. We have a duty to our patients and colleagues, and reserve the right to decline media requests if there is any potential conflict with the interests of the organisation.
You can reach us during office hours on 020 3228 2963 or via communications@slam.nhs.uk
For urgent out-of-hours requests please contact the switchboard on 020 3228 6000 and you will be put through to a member of the Communications Team.
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If you are a patient or visitor in one of our sites, please respect the privacy and dignity of our patients and do not take photos.
We often receive requests to film or take photos on our sites from film crews or professional photographers. All requests must be made through the Communications Team and a member of the team will accompany you for the duration of the shoot.
Media guidelines on reporting suicide and self-harm
Samaritans provide support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide. They have created created a resources hub with advice on how to safely cover suicide and self-harm in the media.
