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Heatwave – temporary changes to services

Due to the heatwave reaching its peak on Tuesday 23, Wednesday 24, Thursday 25 and Friday 26 June 2026, and following the government health warning in place during this period, we have made the decision to close all of our offices on these days.
Picture of the sun and a thermometer saying Heatwave changes to services

As our offices are not air-conditioned, and to avoid anyone having to travel in extreme temperatures, we have made the following temporary changes to our services:

Community Connections

All face-to-face activities across all areas have been cancelled for these four days. They will resume on Saturday 27 June 2026, when temperatures are forecast to drop, and return to normal from Monday 29 June 2026.

All Community Connections online activities and support will continue as usual, and are not affected.

Community Connections offers free individual wellbeing support to Surrey residents (aged 16+) as well as access to a wide range of wellbeing activities in Banstead, Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley as well as online.

To find out more:
Visit our Community Connections page
View our Calendar of activities (please note the temporary changes are not reflecting on the calendar which is monthly)

Wellbeing Advice & Information

Our Wellbeing Advice and Information service will continue as usual by telephone and online, providing practical information, guidance and signposting to Surrey residents aged 16+ on any issues affecting their wellbeing, such as debt, housing, benefits, PIP, advocacy etc.

Service User Network (SUN)

Our Service User Network (SUN) groups will continue to run as normal, both online and face-to-face.

SUN provides a supportive space for people experiencing emotional and mental health difficulties to connect with others, build coping skills and develop healthier relationships in a safe and understanding environment.

Safe Haven

Safe Havens will remain open every evening from 6pm to 11pm for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, but the service will be available virtually only from Wednesday 24 June until Friday 26 June 2026. Face-to-face support will resume from Saturday 27 June onwards.

For the link to our Virtual Safe Haven, visit: Safe Haven (Crisis Support Service) – Mary Frances Trust

Primary & Secondary Care Services

Face-to-face appointments and home visits due to take place between Tuesday 23 and Friday 26 June 2026, as part of our GPimhs, Social Prescribing and Recovery & Connect services will be rearranged to take place online, by telephone or at an alternative date.

GP Integrated Mental Health Service (GPimhs) supports people experiencing mental health difficulties by providing advice, guidance and short-term support through their GP practice.

Social Prescribing helps people improve their health and wellbeing by connecting them with local activities, groups and community services that meet their individual needs.

Recovery & Connect
provides personalised support for people with more complex or ongoing mental health needs, helping them to build confidence, manage their wellbeing and stay connected to their community.
 
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Please take care, stay hydrated and keep cool during the hot weather.

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Megan

Delivery and Strategy Lead: Co-Production and Community Engagement (Leatherhead)

Portrait of Megan, Co-Production Lead, MFT

Megan joined MFT in January 2025 and looks after the development of our strategic priority for MFT to live and breathe co-production. She also facilitates our Advisory Group, and champions those with lived experience of mental health challenges to improve the way mental health support is developed, reviewed, and delivered.

Megan first learnt about co-production as a Lived Experience Advisor with the Independent Mental Health Network based at Surrey Coalition of Disabled People, contributing her own lived experience to mental health projects in Surrey and North East Hampshire after graduating university.

She has since worked on a range of development projects for Surrey’s mental health and wellbeing support, immersing community engagement and lived experience into research and decision-making. Additionally, she is an alumna for The King’s Fund after completing their Advanced Organisational Development Practitioner programme.

To maintain her wellbeing, Megan is an avid reader, journals, and practices Yoga.