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Tax-Free Childcare
Last reviewed: June 2023 Tax-Free Childcare You can get up to £500 every 3 months (up to £2,000 a year) for each of your children to help with the costs of childcare. This goes up to £1,000 every 3 months if a child is disabled…Accessing food in Suffolk
Please see below a map of foodbanks and affordable food projects. There are a lot of different names for food projects in Suffolk, please see below a guide to some of the terms used: Foodbank (emergency food support) - you may need a referral so…Children and Young People’s Emotional Wellbeing Support in Suffolk
Families can refer children and young people to the following places if they are worried about a child's mental health.Resources to support the wellbeing of young adults and families
Emotional Wellbeing Gateway website - has information, advice and resources on mental health issues. (The site allows you to do a keyword search for local community support groups in your area.) Wellbeing Suffolk – The wellbeing service provides a range of online courses and webinars. Wellbeing in Education…Mental Health and Parenting
Many parents and carers struggle with mental health problems while caring for their children. The key thing is to talk to someone and not be afraid to get some extra support so that you can continue to provide a safe and loving environment for your children. Below we have…Suffolk InfoLink wins NAFIS award for Best Directory 2023!
"This is a wonderful achievement. It is a huge endeavour to create and maintain a directory of this size, and I am pleased that this significant work has been recognised by this award. The directory is a vital resource for families." Cllr Rachel Hood, Cabinet…Trauma
This page provides information and support about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD) Overview of Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) PTSD is an anxiety disorder caused by experiencing or witnessing a stressful, frightening or distressing event or serious injury. Any situation that a person finds traumatic can cause PTSD. Symptoms of PTSD can include: flashbacks, reoccurring…Barnardo's Phoneline Service
Barnardo’s phoneline service helps to guide families to emotional wellbeing support via the Emotional Wellbeing Hub helpline The Barnardo’s phoneline service is a new additional option that has been added to the Emotional Wellbeing Hub helpline to help support parents, carers and young people aged…Neurodevelopmental Disorder (NDD) Pathway (East & West Suffolk)
The Neurodevelopmental Disorder (NDD) Pathway (East & West Suffolk) aims to provide a clear and structured approach to support families who require assistance with supporting a child or young person with neurodevelopmental conditions, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). For more information…Addiction
This page provides information about addiction, and where you can get advice and support. Overview of addiction People who suffer from an addiction have an uncontrollable urge and compulsion to use dangerous substances or to engage in harmful activities despite knowing the negative consequences these…