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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…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…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…Transforming Care
The Transforming Care Programme was established to achieve a transformational change and redress the health and care inequalities for the 1.2 million people in England with a learning disability. Transforming care for people with learning disabilities is now one of NHS England’s clinical corporate priorities…Care, Education Treatment Reviews (CETR)
CETRs are focused on those children and young people who either have been, or may be about to be admitted to a specialist mental health / learning disability hospital either in the NHS or in the independent sector. CETRs bring together those responsible for commissioning…Speech and Language Therapy Services for adults with learning disabilities
Speech and Language Therapy services for adults with learning disabilities are available across Suffolk for all young adults (West Suffolk/ East Suffolk CCGs). We are able to assess and provide advice and therapy for dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) and communication impairments. We also offer free live…Learning Together: Peer support to help SEND families plan for the future
A new FREE course has been developed to help families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) plan for the future. Based on Suffolk County Council’s SEND 16+ Transitions Guide, the course covers a range of issues to help young…Independent Schools QA Information
This page is currently being updated An independent school is defined as any school at which full time education is provided for five or more pupils of compulsory school age, or one or more such pupils with an EHC plan or a statement of special…Smoking, Drugs and Alcohol Addictions
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…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…