South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

02/09/2026

📹Want to learn how we can support people with psychosis to think more clearly? We spoke to Professor Dame Til Wykes after the last Maudsley Talks about her key insights and findings. Watch the full videos here: https://ow.ly/sqbj50ZGvxC

For more pioneering discussions on mental health and wellbeing, sign up to our next Maudsley Talks with Professor Sir Simon Wessely. He will discuss whether there is such a thing as a stress-free job. Sign up now: https://ow.ly/zA2t50ZGvxs

Maudsley Talks is proudly sponsored by Maudsley Charity

29/08/2026

🏘️Lishman Ward has moved from Lambeth Hospital to its new space at New Douglas Bennett House, marking half of the highly anticipated moves now complete.

Lishman Ward offers specialised inpatient care for those with brain injuries and functional neurological disorders. The spaces are set up to support service users unique needs with spaces for art therapy and functional therapy in kitchen spaces.

Doris Harrison, Registered Mental Health Nurse said: “The patients are very happy with their rooms and while they aren’t all entirely settled yet, they’re happy with the new facilities. It’s a big change! For us, we have a lot more space to do our jobs, even just the staff room is bigger, so we aren’t all struggling to use one computer.”

The remaining teams will be moving over the next few months. Further details can be found on the New Douglas Bennett hub on our website: https://slam.nhs.uk/teammoves

25/08/2026

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and Maudsley Charity are pleased to announce the charity’s sponsorship of Maudsley Talks.

Maudsley Talks is a flagship public engagement series showcasing world-leading mental health research, innovation and clinical practice by bringing together leading clinicians, academics and other leading experts to explore some of the most important issues shaping mental health today.

Support from Maudsley Charity will help the Trust continue to deliver the series and extend the reach of discussions that showcase pioneering research, clinical innovation and best practice to audiences across the NHS, academia, policy and the wider public.

Chief Medical Officer of SLaM, Professor Derek Tracy said: "We are incredibly grateful for the Charity’s support with this exciting programme... We want that learning to be shared not only across the Trust and our partners. The support of Maudsley Charity will allow us to build on the great work to date and make sure our work is having an even greater impact in the future."

Sign up to the next Maudsley Talks now where Professor Sir Simon Wessely will tackle the question 'Is there such a thing as a stress free job'

Read more and sign-up now: https://ow.ly/gjws50ZEPVG

19/08/2026

18/08/2026

Many neurodiverse girls and young women are only recognised when they are already in crisis.

Our SEL Vanguard team, working alongside Juvenis and Project Yana, are committed to reaching those who are often underserved by traditional mental health pathways.

Read how this partnership is improving understanding of neurodiversity in girls and young women, particularly those from Black and other marginalised communities.👇

https://ow.ly/RsHC50ZyZB7

04/08/2026

💭Exploring the future of mental healthcare: Mindset-XR Roadshow is back!

Healthcare professionals, innovators, people with lived experience, and anyone interested in the future of mental health services are invited to attend an exciting upcoming roadshow showcasing the potential of extended reality (XR) in transforming care delivery.

Taking place from September to November, the events are part of the Mindset‑XR Innovator Support Programme, a UK-wide initiative highlighting how immersive technologies can enhance mental healthcare.

Sign up to their FREE London event now: https://ow.ly/OOJB50Zw2ov

31/07/2026

🎉 This summer, we celebrated 67 colleagues across Maudsley Hospital, Bethlem Royal Hospital and the Ladywell Unit at Lewisham Hospital at our Long Service Award Summer Party events.

Thank you to all our award recipients for your years of dedication, commitment and the lasting impact you have made on patients, colleagues and communities. 👏

Read more: https://ow.ly/y34I50ZtMz5

29/07/2026

We're now live for this month's Maudsley Talk with Dr Tom Ward, who will discuss AVATAR Therapy and AI's role in treating psychosis.

If you would like to join and haven't had a chance to sign up you can click the link below.👇

https://ow.ly/QCP350ZtM7q

Maudsley Charity Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, King's College London

29/07/2026

People living with SMI (severe mental illness) typically die younger than the general population, by up to 20 years, often due to preventable physical health causes.

Dulcie Wood, our Physical Health Care Matron at the Trust, led a project to ensure that people within our inpatient services access the physical health care they need and deserve.

Launching a pilot project called 'Inpatient Physical Health Team', Dulcie helped to upskill mental health nurses, providing them with the confidence to provide physical health care alongside mental health care.

Read more about the project and its impact: https://ow.ly/Tn1P50ZtNMR