Stakeholder Bulletin

May 2026

Richmond Talking Therapies: How mindfulness can help you

Mindfulness in Talking Therapies

A message from our Chief Executive, Vanessa Ford

As we mark Mental Health Awareness Week, I want to take the opportunity to thank our partners and colleagues across South West London for the vital role you play in supporting our communities' mental health and wellbeing.

Mental health problems are common – around one in four people in South West London will experience a mental health issue each year – yet too many people still feel unsure about where to turn for help. This week, and every week, we want to change that. That is why we are highlighting our Know who to turn to campaign...

Get involved

Join next week's South West London Mental Health and Health Inequalities Conference

Our annual conference will bring together patients, carers, clinicians, partners, community organisations, and mental health leaders from across South West London for important conversations about mental health, anti-racism and tackling health inequalities.

Seacole Ward features on Radio 4's All in the Mind

Last month, we welcomed presenter Claudia Hammond and producer Gerry Holt from BBC Radio 4’s All in the Mind to Seacole ward at Springfield Hospital. The team recorded a special episode exploring obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and how it is treated.

Become a fundraiser for our Trust charity

Help make a difference by taking part in fundraising events like Swim Serpentine or the Vitality London 10K. Every pound raised helps support patients, carers, and families across our local communities.

Get involved in our local signposting campaign Know who to turn to this Mental Health Awareness Week. Know who to turn to raises awareness of the range of NHS mental health support available across South West London, helping people understand where to go for the right help at the right time, whether support is urgent, non‑urgent or in an emergency.

The campaign is supported by a practical signposting toolkit of printable and digital resources and posters, alongside our Know who to turn to community directory, which helps people find a wide range of trusted social, wellbeing and welfare support in their local area.

Find out more

News from around our Trust

New resources rolled out to 3,000 local mental health first aiders

More than 3,000 Mental Health First Aiders across south west London will receive new local mental health resources through a partnership between our Trust and Mental Health First Aid England, helping more people access support sooner.

Inside Tala – Visiting our newest hospital one year on from groundbreaking

Staff across our Trust recently got a first look inside the new Tala building at Tolworth Hospital, marking a key milestone in the site's £110m redevelopment. The visit showcased new ward layouts, courtyard gardens and dedicated spaces for staff and the community. Tala is due to open in 2028.

Neurodevelopmental team steps together for Autism Awareness

Our Children and Young People's Neurodevelopmental Team marked Autism Awareness Month with a sponsored 5km walk, raising £315 for the National Autistic Society. Donations are still open for anyone wanting to support the team!

New trauma support for NHS staff who experience racism and abuse

A new programme providing trauma‑informed support to staff who experience racially motivated incidents and abuse is being rolled out across local mental health services. This is one part of our Trust's wider approach to tackling health inequalities and becoming anti-racist.

Culturally Mindful: Celebrating art and mental health

Our Wandsworth Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services celebrated an artist residency scheme called 'Culturally Mindful' with the unveiling of a new mural. The work explores mental health through art and was created with artist Shiza Naveed alongside patients and staff.

Congratulations to our latest Exceptional People Award winner!

Solomon Gyasi has been named our latest Exceptional People Award winner, recognised for his calm leadership and dedication as Deputy Ward Manager on Ward 2.

Spark Fund awards grants to local community groups

We are excited to announce that our Springfield Spark Community Fund has awarded over £25,000 in funding to seven local community organisations to run creative and inclusive community activities in Springfield Park at our Trust headquarters this summer.

Hospital Rooms Digital Art School comes to Sutton Integrated Recovery Hubs

Hospital Rooms Digital Art School has launched at Sutton Integrated Recovery Hubs, bringing creative workshops and digital art opportunities to support recovery and wellbeing for service users.

Trust catering team celebrated at national awards

The catering team supporting our Trust has been named Catering Team of the Year at the Hospital Caterers Association Awards, recognising its innovative, patient-centred work supporting recovery and independence through food.

Richmond Royal Wellbeing Centre opens to patients

The new Richmond Royal Wellbeing Centre opened to patients on 1 May with a range of local Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services returning to a refurbished, welcoming facility at the site of the former Richmond Royal Hospital.

Trust continues journey to create ‘Great Place to Work’

Our Trust has achieved a fourth consecutive year of improvement in the national NHS Staff Survey. The results reflect a positive and supportive working environment, with scores now at or above national averages in most areas.