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New Changing Lives through Research photography exhibition
The Changing Lives through Research photography exhibition captures images of research from across the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. It includes portraits of Research Champions, coll...
Dr Philip Shaw announced as new Director of King's Maudsley Partnership for Children and Young People
As Director of the King’s Maudsley Partnership for Children and Young People, Dr Shaw will be responsible for driving clinical and research excellence to improve outcomes for children and young ...
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Sunayna Pinto shares her memories of Diwali
Have your Indian friends, neighbours and colleagues been very excited about the arrival of the festive season? Have there been nostalgic talks about gorgeous ethnic clothes, homemade sweets ...
Remembrance Sunday: Reflections from a member of the Armed Forces
I'm a mental health nurse working for South London and Maudsley, based at the Maudsley hospital. I am also a military veteran, having served in the Royal Navy for six years working on frigates and...
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Press releases
New Changing Lives through Research photography exhibition
The Changing Lives through Research photography exhibition captures images of research from across the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. It includes portraits of Research Champions, coll...
Dr Philip Shaw announced as new Director of King's Maudsley Partnership for Children and Young People
As Director of the King’s Maudsley Partnership for Children and Young People, Dr Shaw will be responsible for driving clinical and research excellence to improve outcomes for children and young ...
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust awarded accreditation as a Veteran Aware Trust
This week, in the lead up to Remembrance Day, we have been awarded accreditation as a Veteran Aware Trust. This is a significant achievement, recognising our commitment to providing high-quality ...
Right Care, Right Person
Today the NHS in London and the Metropolitan Police are implementing two new initiatives that will help people with urgent mental health needs get the right support, from the right person....
Blood testing results delays
NHS organisations in SE London are currently experiencing issues receiving blood test results. This is related to the recent launch of a new electronic health record system at King’s College ...
Our Strategy in Action: Anti-Racism update
Last week, we welcomed staff, service users and members of our communities to our Strategy in Action and annual members meeting event in Lewisham....
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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.
