NHS chiefs fail to show up to meeting to save Norfolk’s mental health helpline
Sue Crossman of West Norfolk CCG (l) and Jo Smithson from Norwich CCG (r) both enjoyed pay rises of £5,000 last year as part of £155,000 in pay rises for top CCG staff. But they say they can’t find £120,000 to save Norfolk’s mental health phoneline.
Health bosses have been labelled as “shameful” for failing to attend a meeting about an under-threat mental health helpline.
More than 20 people met in Norwich yesterday to discuss the future of the service which is operated by Norwich and Central Norfolk Mind.
It supports thousands of people in a mental health crisis, but is due to close at the end of this month due to its funding being stopped.
