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which she presented our Award at our Bury St Edmunds premises, bringing the very best of British tradition to our team on a day we will never forget. To every clinician, coordinator and colleague at Nafs: this is yours.” Compassionate mental healthcare The Award was presented at Nafs Health’s Bury St Edmunds premises by Clare, Countess of Euston, CVO, His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk. The ceremony was attended by senior civic and county representatives, including Mark Pendlington, DL; Jessica Fleming, Chairman of Suffolk County Council; and The Worshipful the Mayor of Bury St Edmunds, Donna Higgins, reflecting strong local recognition of the organisation’s achievement. Commenting on the Award, Layla Marmarchi, General Manager and CQC Registered Manager, said: “Receiving the King’s Award was a deeply personal moment for everyone at Nafs Health. I am incredibly proud of the professionalism and care our teams show every day. This recognition strengthens our commitment to maintaining the highest standards for every patient who places their trust in us.” As Nafs Health looks to the future, the King’s Award stands as both affirmation and compass, reinforcing the organisation’s commitment to excellence, integrity, and compassionate mental healthcare. NAFS HEALTH Tel: +44 (0)20 3409 1187 • info@nafshealth.com nafshealth.com “To be recognised by His Majesty The King – the highest official honour a British business can receive – fills our entire team with immense honour and pride”
In 2025, Nafs Health was honoured with the King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade, marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s development. As the highest official honour a British business can receive, the Award recognises sustained achievement in international trade alongside leadership, integrity, and sound governance. For Nafs Health, the recognition reflects both progress made and responsibility embraced as the organisation continues to evolve. Founded in 2017 by consultant psychiatrist Dr Mukhtar Nasir, Nafs Health was established with a clear vision: to improve access to high quality, evidence based mental healthcare while supporting organisations through behavioural health expertise. Guided by strong clinical leadership and values driven governance, the organisation has grown steadily into a nationally respected provider of mental, psychological, and medical healthcare services. The organisation’s name, Nafs, meaning self or soul, reflects its holistic ethos and focus on understanding each individual as a whole. Today, Nafs Health operates clinics across London, Cambridgeshire, and Suffolk, delivering care through modern, paperless systems designed to support safe, accessible, and effective treatment for patients across the UK.
area of expertise is its specialist neurodiversity pathway, offering ADHD and autism assessments and treatment for both children and adults. Care is delivered by multidisciplinary teams of accredited psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, and counsellors, ensuring integrated, patient centred pathways informed by evidence based practice. Innovation underpins both clinical delivery and operational practice. Service design prioritises accessibility, continuity of care, and quality outcomes, supported by evolving digital systems and in house expertise. This enables Nafs Health to maintain high standards while remaining responsive to the changing needs of patients, clinicians, and partners. A huge honour Reflecting on the significance of the Award, Dr Mukhtar Nasir, Founder and CEO, said: “Receiving the King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade is one of the most profoundly meaningful moments in Nafs’ journey. To be recognised by His Majesty The King – the highest official honour a British business can receive – fills our entire team with immense honour and pride. “Yet for us, this Award means far more than recognition. It is an encouragement to maintain and continuously raise the level of care and quality of service we provide to our patients and partners across the globe. It is a guiding reminder — a compass — as we shape the path ahead. We are deeply grateful to Clare, Countess of Euston, CVO, His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk, for the warmth and ceremony with
Responsive to changing needs Nafs Health provides a wide range of
services, including psychiatric assessments, psychotherapy, and counselling for individuals, couples, families, and groups. A particular
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