News and events

A new playpark for mothers and babies being supported by Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) at Hellesdon Hospital has officially opened.

The new sensory playpark, at the Kingfisher Mother and Baby Unit, has cost £60,000 and has been jointly funded by NSFT and Norfolk County Council, which awarded a £30,000 grant from the Government’s Best Start Family Hub fund.

Children at Brundall Primary School have been focusing on their wellbeing as part of a summer mental health challenge.

Youngsters are taking part in a Sunflower Challenge organised by Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust’s (NSFT) Recovery College.

At Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, your voice is really important to us so that we can understand how to improve care for your and our community. Therefore, we are excited to announce that, in August, the NHS is again launching a major survey on people’s experiences of using mental health services. If you used services in April or May 2026, you could be invited to take part and share your thoughts on the quality of support you received.

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust’s state-of-the-art Rivers Centre mental health development has been officially opened by Lord Victor Olufemi Adebowale, CBE. Guests included stakeholders, service users and staff who were involved in the planning of the £55 million development.

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.