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Trust launches new restraint reduction training
In 2010, 23-year-old Olaseni (Seni) Lewis died soon after being restrained by police officers at Bethlem Royal Hospital....
Celebrating Maudsley Hospital’s centenary
David Bradley, Chief Executive and Sir Norman Lamb, Chair of South London and Maudsley reflect on 100 years of Maudsley Hospital. ...
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The mental health lessons we are learning: a discussion with Anya Borissova
Learning about mental health empowers us to improve our wellbeing and quality of life; it helps us to understand the experiences of others and know how to support them in a compassionate and effective...
2022 Rewind - Achievements and moments to celebrate
As we near the end of the year we wanted to reflect on some of the amazing moments and significant achievements from the past 12-months. Thank you to all our staff and partners whose hard work and ded...
Trust news
Press releases
Trust launches new restraint reduction training
In 2010, 23-year-old Olaseni (Seni) Lewis died soon after being restrained by police officers at Bethlem Royal Hospital....
Celebrating Maudsley Hospital’s centenary
David Bradley, Chief Executive and Sir Norman Lamb, Chair of South London and Maudsley reflect on 100 years of Maudsley Hospital. ...
Join the Be Well Challenge to mark Great Mental Health Day 2023
Great Mental Health Day is an annual celebration of the power of community kindness and how we can support each other to stay well. Today, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust are marking...
South London and Maudsley’s Gabrielle Richards presented with MBE by Prince of Wales
Gabrielle Richards, Head of Inclusion, Recovery, Professional Head of Occupational Therapy and Allied Health Professionals at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust received her MBE today from...
Professor Sir Simon Wessely appointed to NHS England Board of Directors
Professor Sir Simon Wessely, Non-Executive Director at South London and Maudsley and Regius Professor of Psychiatry at King’s College London has been appointed as Non-Executive Director to the N...
Staff Awards 2023: Service users, carers and family members invited to nominate
Service users, carers and family members are invited to nominate a member of staff for South London and Maudsley’s Staff Awards 2023....
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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 2830 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.
