James Wild MP has met the Chair and Chief Executive of Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) to discuss plans for a new Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre in King’s Lynn and improvements to mental health services across North West Norfolk.
The proposed centre, which would be based in King’s Lynn, is part of NSFT’s plans to establish seven Neighbourhood Mental Health Centres across Norfolk and Suffolk, bringing mental health support closer to the communities that use it.
The centres are designed to provide easier access to mental health support, with NHS teams, primary care, voluntary organisations and other local partners working together. Each centre will provide walk-in support, extended opening hours, multidisciplinary expertise and strong links with other local services. The aim is to help people get support earlier and closer to home, with a greater focus on prevention and personalised care.
James was also updated on improvements in the Trust’s performance. Since April 2024, the number of patients waiting more than 18 weeks for treatment has reduced by 80.1 per cent. The Trust has also reported that, since September 2025, there have been no inappropriate placements of patients outside Norfolk and Suffolk for treatment.
Additional funding has also been secured to reduce waiting times for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments, with the Trust setting targets to improve waiting times for children and young people.
Commenting after the meeting, James said:
“Mental health support is very important and timely access to help can make a significant difference to people and their families, so it’s encouraging to see wait times going down. I welcome the plans for a Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre in King’s Lynn which would improve access mental health access and bring support from voluntary sector and NHS closer together.”
