Discover Research at Speedwell Centre

Are you curious about research? Do you want to learn more about how mental health research takes place, and how you can get involved?

The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust’s Research and Development team invite you to join our ‘Discover Research’ events!

This is a chance to explore mental health research together – to talk about what it is, hear your thoughts, questions and concerns, and share how it can make a difference.

The events will be facilitated by mental health research professionals and people with lived experience of mental ill health. They will include activities, games and refreshments .We want to help demystify research, and encourage conversations around:

• What is research and how does it work?
• What are the barriers to participation in research?
• What would help people get more involved in research?

Programme:

12:00 – 12:30 – Introduction and talk from a research participant or researcher

12:30 – 12:45 – Lunch

12:45 – 13:45 – Table-top activities, games and conversations

14:00 – Event ends

Research at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Our goal is for everyone who uses the Trust’s services to get the chance to take part in research. In 2024-25, over 6.4k people took part in a study, making us the top mental health Trust in England for the number of service users involved in research!

The feedback we receive shows that participants enjoy and benefit enormously from research, however, we need to ensure that all groups are equally represented. To do that, we want to address barriers and bust myths around research participation.

Read Keri's story: “Your involvement does truly matter and makes a difference”

With research at the core of our clinical care, we strive to constantly improve our services. We are developing innovative new ways of treating mental health, working closely with world leading partners, especially the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London.

Visit our blog to read examples of how research is contributing to improving our services.

By getting involved in research you can help shape the future of mental healthcare!

Visit our Take Part in Research webpages.

This event is open to:

• Anyone who has accessed services at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
• Anyone who cared for someone who has accessed services (this includes people who provide support as family and friends)

Event details

This event will be held in the meeting room at Speedwell Centre.

Location: 62 Speedwell Street, London, SE8 4AT

Time: 12-2pm, Wednesday 26th November, 2025

A member of staff will be at reception to greet and direct you.

Please find accessibility information about the venue here: Speedwell Centre | AccessAble- if there is anything we can support you with please get in touch.

Vegan and Gluten Free options will be available - please let us know if you have any allergies or dietary requirements.

If you have any questions about the event please email: ResearchDeliveryTeam@slam.nhs.uk

These events are funded by the Maudsley Charity Change Makers grant scheme.