During a Westminster Hall debate yesterday, Jack Abbott, MP for Ipswich, raised serious concerns about the quality of care provided by the Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust (NSFT).
The big picture: The NSFT has been under scrutiny for years, with Abbott describing it as "arguably still...the worst performing mental health trust in the whole country" since its creation in 2012.
Why it matters: Mental health services in Ipswich and Suffolk are facing significant challenges, potentially putting patients at risk.
Key points:
Abbott highlighted issues with unexpected and unrecorded deaths at the Trust.
He criticised the NSFT's "shockingly insufficient internal mortality reporting processes."
The MP requested a meeting with the Minister from the Department of Health and Social Care.
What they're saying: Abbott emphasised the need for both justice and change, stating: "The families who have suffered so much deserve justice. And all of my constituents deserve change."
What's next: Abbott has called for a meeting with the relevant minister to discuss improving mental health care in Suffolk.
The bottom line: As the UK grapples with what many describe as a national mental health crisis, Ipswich residents are facing particularly acute challenges with their local mental health services.
