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Two more teams have achieved NSFT’s Learning Disability and Autism Friendly Kitemark, following in the footsteps of the Recovery College. The Forensic South Community and the LD CAMHS teams have completed their Bronze Award.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has upgraded its rating for the long stay rehabilitation ward run by Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) and praised the “kind, compassionate” care provided by staff.

Learning disability nurse Una Chirisa was named “star baker” at a special meet and greet event to mark Learning Disability week.

The LD Bake Off competition for staff at Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, was part of an afternoon date to showcase the work of learning disability and autism teams in Norfolk and Suffolk.

NSFT's Capital Team has been named Estates and Facilities Team of the year at the Design in Mental Health Awards, held in Coventry. The award means national recognition for a year of hard work, determination and commitment to providing safe, secure and therapeutic spaces for service users.

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust’s (NSFT) Recovery College is launching a new programme of community walking groups to support mental health and wellbeing across the region.

‘Steps for Support’ offers free, inclusive walks designed to help people improve both their mental and physical health in a relaxed and supportive environment. The groups provide a safe, low-pressure opportunity to connect with others, where participants can chat or simply be around people.