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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust shortlisted as a finalist in the 2025 Seni Lewis award
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is proud to announce that our NHS 111/ S.136 Police Advice Line has been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2025 Seni Lewis Award. The Seni Lewis Award s...
Ade Odunlade appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Ade Odunlade as the Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust following a robust and competitive process. ...
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Almost 30 staff members recognised in Chief Nursing Officer Healthcare Support Excellence Awards
The dedication and efforts of our Healthcare Support Workers was recently recognised with 27 individuals winning the Chief Nursing Officer Healthcare Support Worker (CNO HCSW) Excellence Awards. ...
Patient safety: Effectively communicating with families and carers
We know that families and carers play a crucial part in the care of those facing mental health difficulties in our hospitals and services. While not all pat...
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Media enquiries
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.
Requests for photography and filming
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.
