The localities
Our teams provide services in inpatient, community and primary care settings and are aligned geographically into the following localities:
- East Suffolk Locality Group
- West Suffolk Locality Group
- Great Yarmouth and Waveney Locality Group
- Central Norfolk Locality Group
- West Norfolk Locality Group
Whilst we have always worked geographically, this new structural model will enable our Trust to continually improve the quality of care provided in the places where people live, work and access services.
We support a population of just over 1.6 million people and employ more than 5,000 staff. Our biggest bases are at Hellesdon Hospital, Norwich, Wedgwood House, Bury St Edmunds and Woodlands Unit in Ipswich but our staff are based in more than 50 locations. This link directs you to more information on the services we provide.
Beautiful stretches of coastline to vibrant towns – Norfolk and Suffolk are great places to live and work
There are many great places to eat and socialise across both counties, including traditional pubs and award-winning restaurants, not to mention Norfolk being home to the famous Cromer crab.
With theatres, great shopping and the chance to explore the waterways of the famous Norfolk Broads, we really can promise something for everyone.
Both counties have a good selection of state and private schools and the housing market is buoyant.
Rail services are good in both counties linking some of the smaller areas with the city of Norwich and with Suffolk’s main town of Ipswich to make commuting possible and well as giving you the chance to explore the area by train.
The links provided below will take you to tourism sites for Norfolk and Suffolk which show you some of the highlights of our two counties:
Central Norfolk
Whether it is breathing in the sea air in coastal locations, enjoying city life in Norwich or relaxing in the countryside or by the Broads, Norfolk has lots to offer.
Norwich has been voted as one of the best places to live in the UK by The Sunday Times who highlighted the city’s creative spirit and thriving independent shops, restaurants and bars.
Norfolk has over 90 miles of varied coast which you can explore with your four-legged friends, walk along towering cliffs and enjoy plenty of traditional seaside food and drink offerings.
One of Norfolk’s most famous stretches of beaches, Gt Yarmouth attracts around six million tourists each year. Situated at the mouth of the River Yare, this old port town is home to beautiful golden sandy beaches and neighbouring towns and villages with scenic views and homely charm.
East Suffolk
Located on the east coast of England, East Suffolk has a strong, diverse and dynamic economy with a wide range of opportunities for future growth alongside major economic, cultural, heritage and environmental assets.
The largest town is Lowestoft with a population of around 70,000 and home to just under a third of the 240,000 people who live within East Suffolk. Almost 50 miles away and to the south, Felixstowe is the second largest settlement home to around 25,000 people. Then there are smaller market towns – like Woodbridge, Leiston, Framlingham, Halesworth, Beccles, and Bungay – which are distributed around East Suffolk and typically have populations of 5,000-10,000 people.
East Suffolk has a wide-ranging portfolio of cultural, heritage and environmental assets and a very distinctive and diverse visitor economy. It is home to outstanding landscapes of rivers, estuaries and nature reserves (some within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) as well as the ‘southern gateway’ to the Broads National Park and a coastline that extends for close to fifty miles. Major heritage assets range from Anglo-Saxon archaeology and the birthplace of radar at Bawdsey to castles, forts and museums. It is an area which people enjoy, and many choose to spend their leisure time there.
West Suffolk
Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk is a unique and dazzling historic gem. An important market town with a richly fascinating heritage, the striking combination of medieval architecture, elegant Georgian squares and glorious Cathedral and Abbey gardens provide a distinctive visual charm.
With prestigious shopping, an award-winning market, plus variety of attractions and places to stay, Bury St Edmunds is under two hours from London and convenient for Cambridge.
Great Yarmouth and Waveney
One of East Norfolk’s most famous stretches of beaches, Gt Yarmouth attracts around six million tourists each year! Situated at the mouth of the River Yare, this old port town is home to beautiful golden sandy beaches and neighbouring towns and villages with scenic views and homely charm.
Great Yarmouth is one of the most important historic ports on the East Coast of England, between the North Sea and The Broads featuring many interesting museums, a model village, the Sea Life Centre, a range of mini golf attractions and one of the biggest draws to Yarmouth is the fabulous Yarmouth pleasure beach with the largest and most popular rollercoster built in 1932, perfect for families and a great place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and enables you to find your inner child.
West Norfolk
With excellent transport links and reasonably priced homes, West Norfolk is the perfect place to make a home.
The stunning local environment offers fabulous countryside, incredible beaches, and historic towns. And, you’ll find yourself within easy reach of Norwich, Peterborough, Cambridge, and London.
The glorious coastline
Whether it’s the family favourite Hunstanton, or Norfolk’s only west-facing beach at Snettisham, or the expansive stretch of sand at Brancaster, the beaches are a major factor in what makes living in West Norfolk so great.
The impressive heritage
West Norfolk’s heritage is impressive, with magnificent buildings, such as the Custom House, in King’s Lynn, or stately homes, such as Sandringham House or Holkham Hall.
The towns
West Norfolk benefits from three great towns – King’s Lynn, Hunstanton, and Downham Market – with their individual, independent shops alongside bigger retail outlets.
The green spaces
In West Norfolk, there’s access to lots of green space, such as the grade two The Walks park in King’s Lynn.
The people
Neighbours, colleagues, family, and friends….people in West Norfolk are friendly, warm, and welcoming.
Sunsets
West Norfolk’s big skies and vast space offer the most stunning sunsets.