People in North London experiencing a mental health crisis are amongst millions throughout the UK now able to benefit from immediate telephone support by calling 111.

Anyone in crisis, including children, or concerned family members can now call 111, choose the mental health option, and talk to a trained mental health professional. The line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

North London Foundation Trust’s Chief Operating Officer Jess Lievesley and clinical support worker Christiana Edwards-Aganmwonyi recently spoke with BBC journalist Jacqueline Shepherd about the service on BBC Radio London.

Christiana is one of our clinicians working shifts answering the phones at our crisis service, which fields calls from NHS 111. She was interviewed by BBC London Radio about her work which includes handling calls from the public who may be experiencing crises such as suicidal thoughts or acute mental health challenges. Click here to listen to the interview and to find out more about the service. 

We had the pleasure of hosting Dr Ramya Srinivasan, a Welcomed Trust Clinical Fellow and Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at UCL Division of Psychiatry. Dr Srinivasan shared her expertise on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

The event was attended by a diverse group, including parents of children with ADHD, individuals who had recently been diagnosed, and others with a general interest in the topic. Dr Srinivasan covered several key areas, including the importance of understanding ADHD, its symptoms, and the challenges of diagnosis and management.

Click here to find out what Dr Srinivasan had to say

We are recruiting members across our five boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, and Islington and welcome you to join.

Membership recruitment is key to ensuring that we represent our communities. A diverse membership means we are better tuned in to what matters to you, the people we serve, and can improve the services we deliver as a result

If you live in any of the five boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, or Islington; have used our services in the last five years, or care for somebody who has, you are eligible to sign up to become a member, for free, today!

It's quick, simple and simple to join online here or contact Civica on 020 8889 9203 to request a paper form or for assistance.

To find out more about becoming a member, click here for a short video from our Chair, explaining all you need to know about becoming a member and the benefits of membership

I'd like to invite you all to join us at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday 17 December for our Health and Wellbeing event. 

This event will showcase the services and support available from the Trust, alongside Haringey Council and the Voluntary Care Sector. 

We will provide valuable information and resources on key health and wellbeing challenges in Haringey, including:

• Mental health and gambling support
• Alcohol and drug misuse
• Tuberculosis and sexually transmitted diseases
• Teenage pregnancy and reproductive health
• Childhood obesity and nutrition
• Heart and kidney disease prevention

There will also be a graffiti wall so you can express your creative side and anything that’s on your mind, food and refreshments, entertainment from talented and passionate members of the local community, and presentations.

Also, don’t miss the free raffle for a chance to win a Christmas hamper!

Click here to book your FREE place

Everyone is welcome to visit the latest exhibition, curated by The Arts Project, at St Pancras Hospital Gallery. 

The exhibition runs until 17 January 2025 and the gallery is open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm (excluding Christmas and New Year bank holidays)

More than 100 people were in attendance of the grand opening and this lively celebration featured music and live artwork from The Camden Women Art Collective, a group whose pieces reflect themes of identity, resilience, and the beauty of everyday life. 

Peter Herbert, the curator of the Arts Project said:  "We decided to go for a smaller exhibition with six local Camden artists.  They have worked together so well as a team, and it's been a real pleasure and has resulted in a very fine exhibition."

The collection represents a variety of artistic mediums, from painting and ceramics to mixed media and mark-making. Highlights include:

• Melissa Fry: Nature-inspired art exploring neurodiversity and Camden’s heritage.
• Bee Ororo: Lockdown paintings exploring identity and mental health by the musical director of the NHS London Choir.
• Miriam Mannish: Mixed media and textured collages reflecting personal and artistic growth.
• Marion Hack: Layered paintings celebrating women’s lives and perspectives.
• Katie Clayton: Sensitive portraits and timeless still-life pieces.
• Nora O’Donoghue: Intricate ceramic works inspired by Grayson Perry and Sara Roberts.