More than 2,300 people have signed a petition calling for a women’s mental health unit to be saved from closure.
The Ashcroft Centre in Wicklewood, near Wymondham, Norfolk, could shut in March as the county council is not renewing its contract for beds.
Ms Coker, chief executive of Julian Support, said: “I understand Mr Bodmer hopes to resolve the situation.
“I’m hopeful that we might be able to consider costs to the wider health system in Norfolk and come to an agreement.
“We don’t think there are comparable services in Norfolk.
“It is unique and you may have to pay a premium but compared to hospital costs it is good value.”
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