South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) is a prominent NHS foundation trust based in London, England. It provides a wide range of mental health services to people living in the London Borough of Lambeth, London Borough of Southwark, London Borough of Lewisham, and London Borough of Croydon. SLaM is also a key player in research, education, and training in the field of mental health.

History[edit | edit source]

The Trust was established in 1999, bringing together a number of historic institutions, including the Bethlem Royal Hospital and the Maudsley Hospital. These institutions have a long history of providing mental health care, with the Bethlem Royal Hospital being one of the oldest psychiatric hospitals in the world, dating back to 1247.

Services[edit | edit source]

SLaM offers a comprehensive range of mental health services, including:

Research and Education[edit | edit source]

The Trust is closely affiliated with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London. This partnership enhances the Trust's capabilities in research and education, making it a leading center for mental health research globally. SLaM is also part of the King's Health Partners, an academic health science centre.

Locations[edit | edit source]

The Trust operates several key sites, including:

Governance[edit | edit source]

As an NHS foundation trust, SLaM has a degree of operational independence from the Department of Health and Social Care. It is governed by a Board of Directors and a Council of Governors, which includes elected members from the local community, staff, and partner organizations.

Partnerships[edit | edit source]

SLaM collaborates with various organizations to enhance its service delivery and research capabilities. Key partners include:

See also[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

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