NHS England will be abolished to "cut bureaucracy" and bring management of the health service "back into democratic control", Keir Starmer has announced today. What does NHS England do? NHS England leads the NHS in England, allocating … Read Article about NHS England to be abolished
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NSFT launches pilot scheme to reduce the stigma around periods.
A pilot scheme to provide free, quality, sustainable period products for service users and staff is being launched by Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT). The Trust has partnered with social enterprise Hey Girls to run the initial … Read Article about NSFT launches pilot scheme to reduce the stigma around periods.
Young people with complex emotional and relational needs help develop new training
Young people with complex emotional and relational (CERN) needs have been helping to shape and deliver innovative new training. Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) has been working with Anna Freud, a leading mental health charity for … Read Article about Young people with complex emotional and relational needs help develop new training
Changes to GP prescribing of ADHD medications in Suffolk and North East Essex.
Some GP practices will stop prescribing ADHD medications for their patients. Please see below a set of Frequently Asked Questions about what will happen and how these changes may affect you if you are prescribed ADHD medication from your GP … Read Article about Changes to GP prescribing of ADHD medications in Suffolk and North East Essex.
Young people create powerful video to raise suicide awareness
A group of young people involved with the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust's (NSFT) Particip8! group has created a poignant short film to raise awareness about suicide and provide guidance on supporting individuals struggling with suicidal … Read Article about Young people create powerful video to raise suicide awareness
Successful intensive eating disorder service expanding
A specialist day treatment service run by Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) has expanded after successfully helping more than 50 young people manage the physical and psychological impact of an eating disorder. The service provides … Read Article about Successful intensive eating disorder service expanding
Presentations from the SUF Annual General Meeting
Thank you to all those who attended our AGM held on 11th December 2024 in Kesgrave. Please find the presentations from the AGM below. At the AGM, service users asked Caroline Donovan for more information and an update on the NSFT … Read Article about Presentations from the SUF Annual General Meeting
New animation to raise awareness of physical health checks for people with severe mental illness
The importance of annual physical health checks for people living with severe mental illnesses (SMIs) such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and psychosis is highlighted in an animation created by Suffolk User Forum, in partnership with Norfolk and … Read Article about New animation to raise awareness of physical health checks for people with severe mental illness
New multi-million pound mental health wards open to patients
New mental healthcare wards at the Rivers Centre in Hellesdon will welcome their first patients this week. The new Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) mental health facility near Norwich will provide state-of-the-art facilities for … Read Article about New multi-million pound mental health wards open to patients
Could you be our new trustee?
Would you like to make a real difference in the lives of people using mental health services in East and West Suffolk? Suffolk User Forum is seeking individuals passionate about mental health to join our board of trustees. We particularly value … Read Article about Could you be our new trustee?