Arts and mental health charity Hospital Rooms has launched an ambitious three-year project (2025–2028) across NHS Mental Health Services, with funding from Arts Council England. NELFT is part of the new landmark project. 

The Southend, Essex and Thurrock Child and Adolescents Mental Health Service has taken a significant step towards bettering patient care at their Thundersley c linic by creating a new therapy garden, funded by NHS Social Prescribing Team.

A transformative workshop centred on young Black men and mental health took place in Waltham Forest College.

During Mental Health Awareness month, Waltham Forest Talking Therapies took part in a drop-in session run by Waltham Forest Council’s Adults Early Help Service.  

NELFT recently hosted a celebration for International Nurses Day on 12 May, honouring the dedication and resilience of nurses who form the backbone of healthcare.

Barking Learning Centre came alive with energy, culture, and community spirit as over 300 people gathered for the African & Caribbean Health Show.

The Medway Emotional Support Team recently took the opportunity to use their wellbeing time to strengthen their understanding of the Sikh culture within the community they support.

Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week is an opportunity to highlight the emotional challenges many new and expectant parents face.

St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch delivers a range of services that support the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of the local community.

The Trust is on the lookout for its next Director of Corporate Governance, a joint posting with neighbouring East London NHS Foundation Trust.

On Thursday, 13 March 2025, the PCREF team held our Trust-wide Health Equity Strategic Planning Session, bringing together over 70 NELFT staff, community organisations, and involvement representatives.

The Sunflowers Café at Goodmayes hospital recently celebrated its first anniversary.

Kent and Medway Mental Health Support Teams, known locally as the Emotional Wellbeing Teams in Kent and the Emotional Support Teams in Medway, are a government initiative to increase children and young people’s access to support for emotional wellbeing and mental health.

Autism Acceptance Week is an important event dedicated to raising awareness, educating the public, and promoting inclusivity for people on the autism spectrum.

Staff working on Brookside Ward, demonstrated exceptional commitment to bettering the experience for the children and young people in their care during February half term.