Adult mental health care hospital in Birmingham

Dr Yousuf Zakaria is a Consultant Psychiatrist, Medical Director, and Clinical Leader with experience in service development, clinical governance, and mental health regulation. Dr Yousuf’s expertise spans acute inpatient care, forensic psychiatry, psychiatric intensive care, and liaison psychiatry. After completing his MRCPsych qualification, he completed his higher training in the West Midlands Deanery and obtained a CCT in General Adult Psychiatry with an accreditation in Liaison Psychiatry. Dr Yousuf joined Active Care Group as Medical Director in October 2022 and has played a key role in the development of King’s Norton Hospital since its inception.  

For his work on suicide prevention strategies, Dr Yousuf was honoured to receive the Best Research Award at the Royal College of Psychiatrists West Midlands Winter Conference. Additionally, Dr Yousuf led a major quality improvement project at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, optimising psychiatric referral systems to improve patient outcomes. 

Beyond clinical practice, Dr Yousuf has played a pivotal role in national psychiatric governance as an Executive Committee Member for the Royal College of Psychiatrists, West Midlands Division, and an Examinations Subcommittee Member for the Royal College. Dr Yousuf’s commitment to medical education is reinforced by a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education from the University of Dundee, supporting the training and development of future psychiatrists. Dr Yousuf also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership for Healthcare Professionals from the University of Swansea to further enhance his leadership knowledge and expertise. With extensive experience in regulation, risk assessment, and service evaluation, Dr Yousuf is dedicated to strengthening mental health standards and improving patient-centred care. 

Craig’s clinical background stems from his time working for the Priory Group, where he spent over 15 years. His experience revolves around adult and child mental health care, working across a range of Adult and CAMHS services such as Acute, PICU, personality disorder, and rehabilitation. Craig has been a registered Mental Health nurse for 17 years. 

For three years, Craig worked peripatetically as the Director of Clinical Services across all four areas of the county, providing leadership across a range of clinical services while maintaining high professional standards. This work expanded his experience to a diverse range of services, such as ABI, eating disorders, low security, and specific bespoke units. 

In 2024, Craig joined Active Care Group as the Hospital Director for King’s Norton Hospital. Craig firmly believes his team demonstrates the compassion and skills to positively impact the patients at King’s Norton Hospital.

Denise brings a wealth of experience in facilities and office management to the hospital, with over 15 years of expertise in health and safety compliance. She has effectively managed on-site projects and supervised support services staff across various sectors, including HMPPS, HMCTS, and commercial packaging. As the central point of contact for project administration, premises management, compliance supervision, and internal maintenance, Denise has demonstrated her ability to excel in busy environments.

Her professional approach is complemented by a Level 3 qualification in leadership management and training in the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) managing safely. Denise is committed to providing professional support services to enhance King’s Norton Hospital.

As Matron at King’s Norton Hospital, Lucy brings a wealth of experience from her career across various service settings, including Acute, Forensics, Specialties, and Learning Disabilities.

In her role, Lucy is committed to supporting and guiding her team to uphold professional standards through effective governance, supervision, and visible leadership.

Her passion for service development is matched only by her advocacy for the professional growth of the Nursing teams, ensuring they thrive in their roles and deliver the best possible care to patients.