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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]

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]

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

Inpatient care
Outpatient care
Community mental health services
Crisis intervention
Child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS)
Older adults' mental health services
Addiction services
Specialist services for conditions such as eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia

Research and Education[edit]

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]

The Trust operates several key sites, including:

Governance[edit]

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]

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

King's College London
King's Health Partners
Local authorities in Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, and Croydon

External links[edit]

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	~~[[File:South_London_and_Maudsley_NHS_Foundation_Trust_logo.svg\|thumb\|South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust logo]]~~ '''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.		'''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.

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