A device which can instantly measure clozapine levels from a tiny drop of blood is being piloted at SWLSTG.

The rapid and convenient way of testing means there's no wait for test results to be returned from the lab before changing doses if needed.

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The CAMHS Campus School at Springfield has opened its new Forest School garden following a 12-month transformation!

Featuring a pergola, veggie planters, bug hotel and more, the garden provides a beautiful space for lessons in nature 🌿 🥕 🐞

Read more: swlstg.nhs.uk/latest-news/ne…

Hope in the Community Westminster opened its doors just over two months ago. Check out our launch video which captures the spirit of the space and stay tuned for more updates.
Thank you to Chasing the Stigma and all Westminster partners for making this happen!
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The number of people living with dementia from an ethnic minority background is expected to double by 2026.​

Complete this e-learning module to learn about the challenges some communities face and how you can better support them. elearninghub.rcpsych.ac.uk/products/NHSE_…

Episode 3 of 'Let's Talk Autism' is live!

Join Marufa, Magan, and Noel as they dive into a discussion about cultural differences in autism representation.

Explore the varied perspectives as they shed light on the importance of diverse narratives.

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It's the final day in our series showcasing Great Out of Hospital Care.
Today we meet Maureen, who received care from Bexley Complex Care Frailty virtual ward, and daughter Patrice. They tell us why there's no place like home.
Watch their full story at: oxleas.nhs.uk/patient-stories

Today's film, showcasing our Great Out of Hospital Care, is the remarkable story of Elizabeth, who has overcome immeasurable odds with the help of our Greenwich Community Care Plus Physiotherapy virtual ward.
The full film of Elizabeth's story is at oxleas.nhs.uk/patient-stories

We're thrilled to announce that the Trust Perinatal team has won the award for the Equality, Diversity (EDI) and Inclusion Champion at the national 'Our Health Heroes Awards'!

This is a result of the teams efforts in developing EDI initiatives to widen the reach of our services.

A service user from our London Op COURAGE: Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service was interviewed by @ITVNews

Larissa talks about her experience in the armed forces and the toll it took on her mental health.

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April is #NationalStressAwarenessMonth .

If you're struggling to manage your stress, why not check out the NHS Better Health every mind matters webpage and create your Mind Plan.

Here's a link: nhs.uk/every-mind-mat…

📅 Save the date for our upcoming conference!

Following the launch of our South West London Mental Health Strategy, the event will explore how we work in partnership to support the mental health of everyone in our diverse communities.

Find out more: swlstg.nhs.uk/latest-news/so…

The number of people living with dementia from an ethnic minority background is expected to double by 2026.​

Complete this e-learning module to learn about the challenges some communities face and how you can better support them. elearninghub.rcpsych.ac.uk/products/NHSE_…

In the second of our films showcasing the Great Out of Hospital Care that we deliver, we meet the wonderful Flo, who talks about how our Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) team turned her life around.
Please watch the full film of Flo's moving story at oxleas.nhs.uk/patient-stories

This week we're bringing you films showcasing the Great Out of Hospital Care that we deliver. Here's a preview of Claire and baby Louie's story, who received compassionate care from our CommunityChildNurse Hospital at Home team.
Watch the full film at: oxleas.nhs.uk/patient-stories
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Some important news from NHS England on work to improve support for people with ADHD 👉👉england.nhs.uk/2024/03/nhs-to…

The theme for Stress Awareness Month is #LittleByLittle . It's all about the big difference that small positive actions can have on our overall wellbeing 💙

Find more practical self-care tips for managing stress on the Every Mind Matters website: nhs.uk/every-mind-mat…

Aji Lewis, mother of Seni Lewis, highlights the significance of the Seni Lewis Award. Let's continue to honour Seni's legacy by striving for better collaboration between mental health services and police.

Register before 12th April ➡️ ow.ly/4LjW50Rc5ka

#MentalHealth

Interested in local mental health services? Join our conference!

The event follows the launch of our South West London Mental Health Strategy which is committed to ensuring everyone has early access to the help they need.

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Delighted to welcome colleagues from the Institute of Mental Health in Singapore to visit our services in Woolwich and share best practice Oxleas CEO Jane Wells RN RHV DN

NELFT Kent and Medway Mental Health Support Teams have worked with local educational psychology services to develop guidance for schools on how to manage functional neurological disorders (FND) presentations.

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