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Karen has volunteered in a variety of roles at South London and Maudsley NHS Trust since 2004 and has recently transitioned back into full-time employment for the first time in 25 years.

"I joined because I wanted to inspire others, showing that recovery and a fulfilling life are possible," says Tim.

South London and Maudsley Learning and Development Team offers week-long work experience placements throughout the year for young people aged between 16 and 18 in full time education. Placements take place in a range of clinical and non-clinical teams, such as psychiatry, psychology, nurse education, communications, estates and occupational therapy.

Rooms with one-way mirrors, and therapy under the live observation.

This year, the national Stoptober campaign is challenging five million people in England to commit to quit smoking for one month. The campaign is driven by evidence that if smokers make it to 28 days smoke free, they are five times more likely to quit for good.

Bhagy, found in the Volunteer to Career (VtC) programme a gateway to possibilities, like holding a can of glitter spray with the anticipation of creating something beautiful.

Transforming mental healthcare in London through public sector collaboration.

My Name is Abdulkadir Mohamed. I arrived in the UK on December 1998 as a refugee from Somalia. I was faced with a lot of challenges.

Nicole Wedderman, an Armed Forces Veterans Champion at East London NHS Foundation Trust, talks about how ex military personnel have skills and expertise to offer the NHS.

George Redmayne, a lived experience support worker, talks to us about how his experience of mental illness helps him deliver compassionate care at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.