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Royal College of Psychiatrists Awards honours King's staff and students (IoPPN and @kingslsm.bsky.social), as well as our collaborative efforts and excellence with @maudsleynhs.bsky.social
Read the full list of shortlisted colleagues and the full story now: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/rcpsych...
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Writing a new story for mental health ποΈ
Ahead of #WorldMentalHealthDay our Chief Executive, Vanessa Ford, shares how the new NHS 10 Year Plan offers an important opportunity for change.
Read more: β‘οΈ swlstg.nhs.uk/latest-news/...
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After completing his term, David Bradley steps down as Chair of the Cavendish Square Group. We welcome Jinjer Kandola, Chief Executive at North London NHS Foundation Trust, as the new Chair, with Paul Calaminus as Deputy Chair.
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Letβs break the silence, reduce stigma, and support one another. Together, we can create safer, more compassionate communities.
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From AI scribes to predictive analytics, todayβs #CSGConference2025 is showcasing how digital tools are reshaping mental health care across London.
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π§ Β βDesign matters. When clinicians lead digital change, the results speak for themselves.βAt #CSGConference2025, Dr Doug Stewart shared how user-centred redesign of EPR workflows led to a 92% reduction in clicks and a 62% drop in time spent on documentation.
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βData is only powerful when itβs actionable.βAt #CSGConference2025, Dr David Codling shares how LUCI is transforming clinical information into better care decisions across Londonβs mental health services.
#DigitalHealth #MentalHealthInnovation #NHS
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βThe promise of technology is to give higher quality and care and revitalise clinical community and bring back joy of work with knowing done most. That is the real potential from analogy to digital. βTom Kibasi
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π βLetβs solve shared problems onceβfor all of London.β
Digital health expert Hassan Chaudhury urges us to break silos and build regional solutions that scale. The future of mental health care is collaborative and digital.
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π‘ βDigital isnβt just about EPRsβitβs about rethinking how we deliver care.β
At #CSGConference2025, Dr Michael Holland challenges us to embrace innovation, collaboration, and user-centred design to transform mental health services across London.
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βFrom analogue to digitalβwhat does this shift mean for mental health trusts?βKicking off #CSGConference2025, David Bradley sets the tone with a powerful call to action: digital transformation must be inclusive, equitable, and collaborative.
MentalHealth #DigitalInclusion #NHS
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π Welcome to #CSGConference2025!
Today we gather leaders, clinicians, and innovators from across Londonβs mental health trusts to explore how we move from analogue to digitalβtogether.
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Picture shows stained glass window design at Two Temple Place.
Pictures shows an exhibition from Tim Burton's creative world design museum.
Pictures shows dancers from our Royal Ballet and Opera creative exchange project at the Royal Opera House.
Picture shows the CNWL Arts in Health logo. Logo has this text in the middle and then around the text has a circle of teardrop shapes in rainbow colours.
We offer patients creative health opportunities within our Arts in Health service. Our team support people of all ages, from perinatal care to learning disability services & more!
Find out more: www.cnwl.nhs.uk/cnwl-arts-he...
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Spending time in your community and getting close to nature can support your mental health. If you have any specific activities or ideas in mind, feel free to share themπ #WearItGreenDay #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ThisIsMyCommunity
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A pink graphic with a list of mental health helplines for Mental Health Awareness Week. It includes:
Mind: 0300 102 1234 (Open 9amβ6pm weekdays)
Samaritans: 116 123 (Always open)
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): 0800 58 58 58 (Open 5pmβmidnight)
If you're in Wales, CALL: 0800 132 737 (Always open)
If you're under 25, The Mix: Text THEMIX to 85258 (Always open)
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Mental Health Awareness Week has begun π
If youβre needing a little support, hereβs who to call βοΈΒ
Please share far and wide! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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What a brilliant weekend at the Stratford Pursuits Festival β our first time attending, and we absolutely loved it!
Next stop: Warwick Pursuits on 14th June β we canβt wait!
#StratfordPursuitsFestival #YoungMindsMatter #Warwickshire #Community #Mentoring #Charity #YMM #WarwickPursuits
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A nurse in uniform smiles while approaching a person outdoors. Text reads: "Thank you! International Nurses Day #IND2025" with the NHS logo in the top right corner.
Happy International Nurses Day!π #IND2025
Our account manager @nhscreative.bsky.social
experienced first hand the wonderful care of the brilliant nurses at the Queen Alexandra Hospital Emergency Department @porthosp.bsky.social last night who cared for her Dad in A&E, "You were amazing"π«ΆπΌ #ThankYouππ½
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Itβs #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 12-18 May! π This year's theme is Community. Let's come together to support each other, share our stories, and break the stigma around mental health. Remember, you are not alone. #MentalHealthAwareness #CommunitySupport #BreakTheStigma
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A new Barnes Hospital is just around the corner! ποΈπ¨
Join us at Mortlake Hall in Barnes on the evening of Wednesday 21 May, 6-7pm, for our next community forum.
Sign up to confirm your place π
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Autism not linked with increased age-related cognitive decline
There is no difference over time in the spatial working memory of older people who have autistic traits and those who are neurotypical, finds a new study finds a new study led by UCL researchers in co...
NEW research from IoPPN + @ucl.ac.uk (@gavrobstew.bsky.social/@respectlabkcl.bsky.social) published in @geronsociety.bsky.social, has found that #autism is not linked with increased age-related cognitive decline, in 1st study of its kind.
#AutismSky #AcademicSky
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/autism-...
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We may finally know why teenage girls are more depressed than boys
Itβs all to do with tryptophan, a nutrient found in turkey.
BBC Science Focus covers new research @kingsioppn.bsky.social supported by our BRC, which shows that a biological brain mechanism called the βkynurenine pathwayβ is imbalanced in adolescents with depression, particularly in teenage girls: www.sciencefocus.com/news/teenage...
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A mock up image of the Tolworth Hospital redevelopment.
Help us name our new hospital building at Tolworth! π₯
Construction is underway on our Β£110m redevelopment, and we want you to help us name it.
Your name could be inspired by nature, local history, or community spirit.
Submit your entry β‘οΈ swlstg.nhs.uk/latest-news/...
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A person using a smartphone, the text reads: You're not alone. For confidential advice and support in a crisis call the Mental Health Crisis Line on 0800 028 8000.
Mental health crisis support is available 24/7 to everyone in our community.
π± Call 0800 028 8000 to get help and advice quickly. You can also dial 111 and choose the mental health option.
For more information and support options, visit our website: swlstg.nhs.uk/mh-support
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The text reads: Don't suffer in silence. If you're struggling with how you are feeling, visit your local walk-in Recovery Cafe or health and wellbeing hub for help today.
Itβs okay not to be okay and support is available for whatever youβre going through.
From Recovery CafΓ©s to Talking Therapies, find out what NHS mental health services are available to support you or someone you care about π swlstg.nhs.uk/mh-support
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Prof Mehta and team were awarded Β£1.4 m @wellcometrust Mental Health Award to apply neuroscience to study paranoia as a symptom experienced across different mental health conditions ππ§ π₯Ό
To learn more about the project: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/1.4-mil...
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It's National Apprenticeship Week! π
Discover exciting opportunities and kickstart your career. Check our trust members' vacancy pages for the latest offers and join us on this amazing journey! #apprenticeshipweek #careers
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Royal College of Psychiatrists: Improving the lives of people affected by mental illness.
π₯β‘οΈ rcpsych.ac.uk
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) provides integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes, Surrey and areas beyond. Our website: www.cnwl.nhs.uk
We are a trade union & professional body with over half a million nurse, midwife, HCA, AP & student members.
For membership and workplace queries: https://www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Help
Page monitored Monday-Friday 8am-6pm
Movement of people taking action to build a happier and kinder world together
Fighting for mental health β for support, for respect, for you β
A specialist design and marketing service. We help organisations deliver creative, cost-effective marketing solutions. Here's a snapshot of what we do: Design I Advertising I Marketing I Website Builds | Animation I Film I Brand Development | Print & more
We are the leading provider of mental health services across south west London. Our mission is #MakingLifeBetterTogether.
Get help in an emergency β‘οΈ https://swlstg.nhs.uk/urgent-help
Every young person deserves to be happy, healthy and safe. Our mission is to make that a reality. Warwickshire based charity providing mentoring to schools.
Linktree : https://linktr.ee/ymmorguk
Updates from the Mayor of Londonβs Health & Wellbeing Team. Dedicated to tackling Londonβs health inequalities and creating a healthier, fairer city for all.
Director of Transformation Communications and Engagement at Department of Health and Social Care. Served over 20 years in the NHS. Proud NHS Charities Together trustee. Love running. Personal views etc.
https://linktr.ee/antonytiernan
Weβre improving young people's #mentalhealth through innovative solutions.
β‘οΈ Join us in changing the direction of young peopleβs mental health.
https://linktr.ee/ypmh
Chief Medical Officer of South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Adjunct Professor at the IoPPN, & Honorary Prof at Brunel Med School. Editorial Board at the BJPsych. https://slam.nhs.uk/trust-board/?consultant=737
Chief Executive of NHS Race and Health Observatory | Visiting Professor | Member: NHS Assembly | Board member: Somerset CCC; Mary Seacole Trust | Fellow: Faculty of Public Health |
Globally renowned institute for research excellence and education in #Psychiatry, #Psychology, & #Neuroscience based at @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn
Chief Exec of South London & Maudsley NHS FT (SLAM) - Interests Mental health, NHS & Leadership, LUFC - all views my own etc etc
NHS Communications Director, driving organisational innovation through AI, fostering change and creating better services. Helping to amplify voices and build communities to tackle systemic health inequalities across London.
Visiting Professor Uni of Herts and Hon. Consultant Psychiatrist SWLondon and St George's . Expert OCD and related ; CBT; Anxiety, Psychiatry, Psychological Issues.
UKA Licensed Running Coach and 19 times marathoner