News and events

Following a national, extensive and robust recruitment process, Dr Faisil Sethi has been appointed as the substantive Chief Medical Officer for Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.

Young people from the Suffolk mental health participation group, Particip8, led a Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) staff meeting to share their experiences to help improve the services offered by the Trust. 

The national NHS Adult Community Mental Health Service User Survey 2023 has been published and a summary of the results and helpful background and context are below.

Young carers from Norfolk and Suffolk were encouraged to ‘reach for the sky’ during a stay at an adventure centre as a break from their caring roles.

The Kingfisher Mother and Baby Unit (MBU) at Hellesdon Hospital has received Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP) recognition for the quality of care provided.

Throughout my blog this week, you will see a number of key themes emerge. These focus on our work to improve both safety and quality, as well as supporting our existing and future colleagues to improve the culture of our organisation.

A one-day workshop giving people the chance who have suffered trauma to live well and thrive is being offered in King’s Lynn this month.

New artwork installed at a Norwich city centre mental health centre is inspiring young people and reminding them of ‘happy times’.

I’d like to start my blog this week with a thank you to all colleagues who spent time away from family and friends over the Easter Weekend to provide support and care to service users and carers. I am truly grateful and hope everyone managed to get some downtime over the long weekend.

A team which brings together mental health and primary care nurses, therapists and prescribers has won a national award for its holistic approach to support with falls.