South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

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

28/07/2026

Did you know that using AVATAR Therapy and AI can support people experiencing distressing voices in psychosis?

Join us for the next Maudsley Talks where we are joined by Dr Tom Ward, who will discuss AVATAR Therapy and AI's role in treating psychosis.

Sign up now👇

The next event in our Maudsley Talks series will explore AVATAR Therapy and AI - a pioneering approach supporting people who hear distressing voices in psychosis.

Join Dr Tom Ward, Clinical Psychologist Lecturer at King’s College London’s IoPPN and Honorary Consultant Psychologist at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, as he discusses:

➡️What AVATAR Therapy is
➡️The research evidence behind its development
➡️Recent advances in the field
➡️Future directions, including a forthcoming NHS implementation study

The session will conclude with a live Q&A hosted by Professor Derek Tracy, SLaM Chief Medical Officer.

📅 Wednesday 29 July 2026
🕕 6.00-7.30pm
📍 Online
Register now via Eventbrite: https://ow.ly/Yl4S50ZnkKN

27/07/2026

Today we are pleased to welcome Paul Calaminus as the new Chief Executive of South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

Paul joins us with a wealth of experience leading some of the country's most respected mental health Trusts. Most recently, he served as Chief Executive of North East London NHS Foundation Trust, having previously held this role with East London NHS Foundation Trust.

He is widely recognised as a compassionate, values-led leader with a strong track record of improving services, supporting staff and delivering better outcomes for patients and communities.

Read more about Paul Calaminus: https://ow.ly/7fZL50Zt3Xz

21/07/2026

Discover 'Manasa Chitra: the art of mental health from Bengaluru to Bethlem' at Bethlem Museum of the Mind

This unique exhibition brings together artwork created by patients at NIMHANS psychiatric hospital in Bengaluru in the 1950s and from service user artists today.

This exhibition is open until 14 November so there is plenty of time to visit and experience these remarkable works.

To celebrate the exhibition, join the Museum of the Mind on Thursday 23 July from 3-5pm for a special event inspired by the artists and their stories.

Find out more here: https://ow.ly/9Rxt50ZpYim

Find opening times here: https://ow.ly/hJ6C50ZpYil

17/07/2026

The Mind and Soul Community Choir, based at Maudsley Hospital canteen, brings together service users, carers and staff to improve mental health through singing, songwriting and social connection.

The group brings a sense of belonging and demonstrates that mental health support is not only found in clinical settings, but also in friendship and shared experiences.

Find out more here: https://ow.ly/gn5e50ZnGjs

17/07/2026

15/07/2026

Our South Asian Heritage Month celebrations began in style at our opening event. Staff, service users and carers came together to enjoy colourful Bollywood and traditional dance performances, sample a range of delicious South Asian delicacies, try on traditional attire and experience beautiful henna art.

Thank you to Maudsley Charity for funding this celebration event.

Hear more about the event here: https://ow.ly/ieFq50ZnkX8