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Zoi's lifelong dedication to volunteering and passion for mental health support have made her an invaluable part of our team at Maudsley Hospital, where her compassionate befriending role fosters meaningful connections and support for service users in need. 

Migrants and refugee communities face significant mental health access barriers. The South London Listens initiative, with Community Embedded Workers, has improved trust and access to services, facilitating nearly 200 mental health referrals and prompting NHS adaptations.

Learning Disability Week is a vital time to raise awareness, foster understanding, and advocate for the rights and inclusion of individuals with learning disabilities. Central to this effort is ensuring that service providers and caregivers understand the unique needs of those they support.  

Today, we have the privilege of talking with Carmen, an Assistant Psychologist at Helix, a Maternal Mental Health Service dedicated to supporting individuals who have experienced pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. 

Tina’s journey to becoming a befriending volunteer at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust began with a desire to make an impact in her community, especially in the realm of mental health.