New CEO to take up post from 1 September | News and events

Stuart Richardson will be taking up the post of Chief Executive of Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) from 1 September.

Marie Gabriel, chair of NSFT said: “I want to thank interim CEO Dr Adam Morris for his leadership since beginning of May. His support has meant we have had the time to complete the CEO appointment process while remaining focused on continuing to improve services.

“We are ready to take the next steps to make even more improvements with our system partners, the people who work in NSFT and service users and their carers.”

A learning disability nurse by background, Stuart, who lives in Suffolk, said: “Over the last three years, I have learned a lot from the people and partners who care so much about good mental health services in these two counties. This opportunity to lead the Trust means so much to me, and I am very much looking forward to starting.”

Adam said: “I feel so fortunate to have been a part of NSFT’s improvement journey. In the short time I have been with the Trust I have been proud to refresh the Trust’s strategy and launch the clinical strategy that will truly support future service users and their carers, as well as further opportunities for staff to develop. NSFT is a fantastic organisation, and I want to thank everyone who works so hard to make mental health services better.”

Adam will work within the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System until his six-month contract finishes at the end of October. He will be developing quality improvement processes to make sure services remain strong.