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Leisure Activities and Short Breaks
Since April 2011 every local authority has had a duty to provide a range of short break services for children and young people with additional needs and disabilities. In Suffolk, Activities Unlimited provides short breaks and leisure activities to disabled children aged 0-25.Financial and debt advice
See Suffolk InfoLink | Listings in Money for organisations that offer support on social welfare issues including: Benefits – information on what benefits are available and how to apply Debt – support to manage debt with information about your choices and helping you to find a Financial…Emotional Wellbeing Gateway - Mental Health Services & Support
Whether you are experiencing mental health issues, are worried about someone you care for, or want to know how to stay mentally well, the Gateway website is the place to go for families and professionals to access mental health support services in SuffolkFamily Hubs
Our Health & Children's Centres / Family Hubs offer information, advice and support to families in Suffolk with children aged 0-19 years. These pages provide key information about the early help available from councils, health services, education services, housing services and community organisations. You are…Keep well and active
Find support to stay healthy, social and independent in your community, including advice on volunteering, work, falls, disabilities and mental health. DementiaFind support to manage dementia and memory loss, including information about living at home, caring for someone and legal matters. Falls and fall preventionLearn…How adult social care can help
Adult social care in Suffolk, care and support assessments, housing support, care homes, advocacy, DoLS, moving from children's services and how to contact us. Advocacy Find out what advocacy means and how to get advocacy for yourself or someone you look after. Care and support…Protecting people at risk of abuse
Last updated: 15/03/2021 Report abuse of an adult, the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and support for people at risk of radicalisation. Adult abuse and safeguarding Find out what counts as abuse, our responsibilities as a local authority and the Suffolk Safeguarding Adults Board. Multi-Agency Safeguarding…Guide for Parents Choosing a Private Tutor, Coach or Club
Parents support their children in attending various activities. These could include sports groups such as football or netball or attending a group to learn a new skill. Parents may also consider employing a private tutor for a variety of reasons. They may wish for example,…ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a group of behavioural symptoms that include inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Symptoms of ADHD tend to be noticed at an early age and may become more noticeable when a child's circumstances change, such as when they start school. Most…Institutions Approved Under Section 41
Under the new Code of Practice, we must publish the list of independent special institutions (Independent Special Schools - England and Wales and Special Post-16 Institutions) approved by the Secretary of State under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014. See the published…