CAST is the Centre for Anxiety, Stress and Trauma. We specialise in working with organisations impacted by stress, anxiety and/or traumatic events either at a local or organisational level. 

About CAST

CAST started as part of the NHS to build on a large body of existing work by its principals to improve the care of those who have been the subject of psychologically traumatic events. CAST left the (Central & Northwest London NHS Foundation Trust) CNWL organisation in September 2024. CNWL is no longer affiliated with or responsible for CAST services or employees in any way” 

We aim to bring together and disseminate extensive expertise in the knowledge and treatment of mental health difficulties affecting individuals and communities. In particular, we want to develop, with partners, innovative ways of helping people affected by traumatic events like disasters, war and displacement as well as tragic incidents that occur in local communities or the workplace.

CAST has significant experience in responding to major disasters (including the Grenfell Tower fire and the Ladbroke Grove Rail Crash), working with blue light services and public inquiries, and supporting forced migrants arriving in the UK as part of humanitarian programs (such as those following the fall of Kabul and the ongoing Ukrainian conflict). Additionally, CAST has worked with individual schools, hospitals, and employers in the aftermath of traumatic events such as stabbings, homicides, and suicides.

Our mission is to consolidate and share expertise in mental health treatment and support for those impacted by traumatic events, particularly disasters, war, and displacement. We are committed to developing cost-effective solutions to help affected individuals and communities, as well as supporting organisations in their efforts to respond to tragic events.

Furthermore, CAST works to help organisations become more resilient and better equipped to handle traumatic incidents.

Recent Projects

Afghan Screening Program
Support for Afghan forced migrants after the fall of Kabul.

Refugee Nurse Program
Assisting healthcare professionals working with refugee populations.

Ukrainian Adult Screening Program
Trauma screening and support for displaced Ukrainian adults in the UK.

Ukrainian Children Trauma Screening Program
Providing trauma screenings and support for Ukrainian children fleeing conflict.

Contact

If you have a question or would like to work with CAST email us at [email protected]

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