Carlton Court is a mental health hospital that has wards providing specialist care for older people and is part of the Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. It provides both community and inpatient services for older people experiencing mental health difficulties.

Carlton Court is currently inviting tenders from interested parties who would be able to provide a mobile hairdressing service for the 5 inpatient wards at the hospital.

Michelle Allott, Modern Matron at Carlton Court for Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust said:

“It is important that we aim to meet all our service users’ needs alongside their treatment and medical care. Maintaining the aspects of peoples’ lives that are important to them and their values is central to the person centred care we strive to deliver at Carlton Court. For many of our service users, personal appearance is very important, especially having their hair done.“

Family members and carers have highlighted the importance of having their loved ones appearance maintained, especially as in other ways so much of the person may become lost due to their illness.

A mobile hairdresser at Carlton Court is seen as a very important addition to patient care and will not only help maintain individual dignity but will also provide a therapeutic activity for many people.

If you are interested in submitting a tender please send an expression of interest to:

Michele Allott
Carlton Court Hospital
St Peter’s Road
Carlton Colville
Lowestoft
NR33 8AG

Along with the written expression of interest you will need to send an up-to-date price list and submit evidence of public liability insurance.