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Meet Millie, one of Serenity's dedicated Child Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (CHISVAs)

People who need specialist rehabilitation support after a hospital stay can now get the care they require in a new setting - with Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust completing the opening of a community hospital in Rushden.

At Serenity, our Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), one of the most important roles in supporting survivors is the Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA).

In our latest series of updates we are celebrating our Quality Awards 2025 winners. Today we shine a spotlight on the incredible Nikki Allanson. Nikki won the Special Recognition Award for her outstanding work as a Discharge Coordinator at Corby Community Hospital.

The British Medical Association has announced resident doctors will be undertaking industrial action from 6:59am on Friday 25 July until 6:59am on Wednesday 30 July. 

A brand new inpatient unit is now open in Northamptonshire, offering a friendly and supportive live-in environment for young people with mental health difficulties.

This year, Dr. Sunil Lad, National Clinical Director for Health and Justice at NHS England and Consultant Counselling Psychologist for Specialist and Secured Services at NHFT, was invited to a reception at 10 Downing Street to mark the occasion.  

Last week, Northamptonshire Healthcare (NHFT) welcomed local MP, Mike Reader to Berrywood Hospital to find out more about the work of the Admiral Nursing service.

If you've experienced sexual violence or abuse, finding the right support might feel scary and overwhelming. S erenity SARC is here to provide a safe, confidential space where you can access the help you need - whether you choose to report to the police or not.