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‘Here for Humanity’: Chelsea Flower Show gold-winning British Red Cross garden finds a new home at the Maudsley
Photo: Anna Gordon/British Red Cross. Named ‘Here for Humanity’, the British Red Cross garden will serve as a lasting symbol of unity, resilience, and support in its new setting on th...
Jane Bailey appointed as new Chair of South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to confirm the appointment of Jane Bailey as its new Chair. Jane will officially take up the role from 1 June 2025, succeeding Sir Norman Lamb...
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Loneliness, psychosis and tackling stigma through connection
For Loneliness Awareness Week, we are exploring innovative research being led by Consultant Psychiatrist and Senior Lecturer at IOPPN, Dr Mariana Pinto da Costa. Mariana has recently been awarded an N...
South London and Maudsley Carers Week: Alex's experience of being a working carer
This week (9-15 June) is Carers Week. Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to famili...
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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.
