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NHS & Social Services 
Services provided by the NHS and the Local Authority (Council) are known as statutory sector services, as distinct from private services, or from services provided by charities which are known as voluntary sector services.
South London & Maudsley NHS Trust
In Lambeth, the majority of specialised NHS mental health services are provided by the South London & Maudsley NHS Trust (SLaM). The Trust employs a number of mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, community psychiatric nurses (CPNs), psychologists and occupational therapists, who may work in hospitals or in the community. SLaM NHS Trust also provides mental health services in the neighbouring boroughs of Southwark, Lewisham and Croydon.
For a list of SLaM's services, see their website: www.slam.nhs.uk.
If you have problems contacting any services run by SLaM NHS Trust, phone the Trust's switchboard number: 020 3228 6000.
Lambeth Social Services
The Local Authority or Council, the London Borough of Lambeth, is responsible for social services provision in the borough. Mental health social workers, for instance, are employed by Lambeth Social Services. See Lambeth Council's website: www.lambeth.gov.uk for more information about the services they provide.
Lambeth Integrated Mental Health Services
Many services, such as the community mental health teams, involve SLaM NHS Trust working together with Lambeth Social Services as Lambeth Integrated Mental Health Services.
NHS Lambeth
NHS Lambeth (formerly known as Lambeth Primary Care Trust or PCT) has overall responsibility for the budget for NHS services in Lambeth - this covers everything from hospital services to local doctors (GPs). See website: www.lambeth.nhs.uk.
In the sub-categories below we've tried to list a range of key services, but for more comprehensive information you should visit the relevant website links above. Listed under 'Some useful organisations and services' below are a few resources that can provide general help and information about health services and issues.
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Emergency / Crisis Services
Social Services
GP Surgeries
Community Mental Health Services
Hospitals
Inpatient Services
Day Services
Talking Treatments
Forensic Services
Rights, Complaints
Outpatient Services
Rehabilitation Services
Residential Services
Volunteering, User Involvement
Particular Groups of People / Needs
e.g Addictions, Eating Disorders, HIV/AIDS, Young People, Women
Other Services
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Some useful organisations and services 
NHS Direct
Target Group(s)   Anyone needing advice and information about healthcare.
Area Served   England.
PALS (Patients Advice and Liaison Service) - NHS Lambeth (formerly Lambeth PCT)
Target Group(s)   Anyone wanting information on local NHS services, needing help with sorting out a healthcare problem, or who has a concern, complaint or suggestion about their care and treatment.
Area Served   Lambeth.
PALS (Patients Advice and Liaison Service) - South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Target Group(s)   Anyone wanting information on local NHS/mental health services, especially services provided by SLaM NHS Trust, people needing help with sorting out a healthcare problem, or who has a concern, complaint or suggestion about their care and treatment.
Area Served   South London & Maudsley NHS Trust catchment area, i.e. Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Croydon and substance misuse services in Bromley, Greenwich and Bexley.
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