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'Isolated' mental health ward to close


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The Whitehaven mental health ward will be shut amid concerns around safety and the quality of care.

The mental health ward at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn, Norfolk, is set to close due to a lack of staff, with the last patients expected to be discharged by the end of the month. The isolated location of the ward has made it challenging to recruit and retain staff, leading to this decision. The Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, responsible for the ward, has been working to find alternative care arrangements for the patients, ensuring they receive continued support. The closure has raised concerns among local residents and mental health advocates about the availability of mental health services in the area.

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