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House of Commons · Adjournment Debate

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

07 March 2023 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Daniel Poulter Con Central Suffolk and North Ipswich

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At a glance

Daniel Poulter raised concerns about norfolk and suffolk nhs foundation trust in the House of Commons. A government minister responded. Other MPs also contributed.

Key points

  • MP expressed optimism about recent improvements in Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust's performance.
  • Trust has addressed issues identified by CQC through leadership strengthening, governance improvements, and staff training.
  • Minister acknowledged progress and committed to continued support via NHS England's initiatives and mental health reform efforts.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Daniel Poulter Con Central Suffolk and North Ipswich

The MP expressed optimism about the recent improvement in the performance of Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, which has been taken off special measures. He highlighted the trust's efforts over the past year to address issues identified by the Care Quality Commission, including strengthening leadership, improving governance processes, and enhancing staff training. Despite progress, challenges remain in areas such as data unification, environmental improvements, and staff recruitment and retention. The MP also detailed specific investments made by the trust and requested additional funding for a new campus at Hellesdon Hospital, ongoing external support from NHS Improvement, and encouragement to local Integrated Care Boards to support service transformation.

Other contributors (1)
  • Peter Aldous Con Waveney

    The MP emphasised the importance of reducing out-of-area placements for patients.

Government Response

Maria Caulfield

The Minister acknowledged the progress made by Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, citing improvements noted in recent CQC reports. She confirmed that NHS England will continue to provide support through a full-time improvement director and rapid quality review meetings with trust partners. The Minister also discussed broader initiatives for mental health reform, including a rapid review into mental health in-patient settings chaired by Geraldine Strathdee, and highlighted record levels of funding allocated for mental health services. She reiterated the government's commitment to supporting the trust and its stakeholders in achieving consistent progress towards better patient care.

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