News and events

New mums struggling with their mental health are receiving hope and support via a nationwide letter-writing, peer-support initiative at The Kingfisher Mother and Baby Unit (MBU) at Hellesdon Hospital.

NSFT will welcome six new Governors to support the organisation's ongoing improvement work across its services.

An ageing population brings challenges to communities, particularly in rural and coastal areas where older people can feel isolated. The mental health teams at Carlton Court, near Lowestoft, are working hard to combat this with innovative and inclusive support.

Having a baby is meant to be a joyous occasion, but what if that doesn't turn out to be the case? Here, first time mum Sophie Davies talks about how the mother and baby unit at Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust helped her back on her feet after the birth of her son.

Two mental health wards run by Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) have been awarded prestigious national accreditation which recognise the Trust's commitment to providing high-quality care.

The news comes after the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated the Trust's forensic and secure services as 'good' while praising the safe and supportive care which staff provide.