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PATHWAYS research study into NHS Gender Services launches
World-leading study into the support needs of young people accessing NHS gender services in England South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, together with un...
Resident doctors Industrial action July 2025 - What you need to know
Resident doctors in England will be taking industrial action from 7am on 25 July 2025 until 7am on 30 July. We are working hard to make sure we can continue the safe delivery of our clinical services...
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Anti-racism in action: Kimberley Penney’s transformational peer support
How Peer Support Workers like Kimberley Penney and PCREF are advancing anti-racism at SLaM through culturally competent, person-centred mental health care....
Secure Settings Service User & Carer Advisory Group win at Royal College of Psychiatrists' 2025 Awards
Huge congratulations to the Secure Settings Service User & Carer Advisory Group (SUCAG), who has been awarded the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ 2025 Award for Patient/Carer Outstanding Con...
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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.
