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Training for adults
In order to support those in the community who have connecting moments with young people, we have a series of training available to you. These are accessible for any over 18s who have some contact with young people (this does not need to be in…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…How can I avoid scams?
Scams are created to trick you into handing over money or personal details. They can be targeted at businesses or individuals. Victims are often left feeling a sense of shame and social isolation, but don't feel embarrassed as it can happen to anyone.Suffolk has won Most Innovative Family Information Service at the NAFIS awards 2020
Last updated 24/03/21 The award win highlights the close partnership between the Suffolk Family Information Service (FIS), and the Community Information Team (CIT), based within Public Health. In close collaboration, the two services adapted Suffolk’s online Community Services Directory, Suffolk infoLink, to meet the public’s…Cambridgeshire, Essex and Norfolk websites
Last updated: 19/03/2021 If you live near the border of Suffolk, the websites below may be useful: Cambridgeshire Cambridgeshire County council Cambridgeshire Directory of services - Local clubs, organisations and support groups: Essex Essex County council www.essexconnects.org.uk - Local clubs, organisations and support groups: Norfolk Norfolk County council Norfolk Directory…Yojo Careers and Apprenticeships App
Yojo is an app that has been designed by young people for young people. "It puts the world of work in your pocket." The Yojo app provides support to young people in Suffolk, aged 14-25, who are looking for an apprenticeship, career path information, or…Paying for care
How social care is paid for, personal budgets, deferred payment agreements, independent financial advice and calculate your potential care costs. Find the information here