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Th is week, the Go vernment published its new 10-Year Plan for the NHS . This plan outlines a strategic shift in how health services are delivered, with a focus on three shifts in health...
We’re thrilled to share that our incredible Staff Support Team has won a National Positive Practice in Mental Health Award for their outstanding work on the Wellbeing Matters Project. This pres...
A quiet transformation is underway at South London and Maudsley NHS Trust - and it’s reshaping how people in emotional crisis find support....
As I reach the end of my first month as the new Chair of the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, I’ve been reflecting on the many inspiring people I’ve met and the services I h...
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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.