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Occupational Therapy for children and young people
The team of Occupational Therapists employed by Suffolk County Council to work in the Disabled Children & Young People’s Team, covering the county to provide assessments at home for children and young people with disabilities. Assessments are carried out to identify and discuss difficulties within the…NHS Mental Health Crisis Support Line
The Mental health crisis support line is a 24/7 helpline for people of all ages in Suffolk and Norfolk, who are emotionally distressed, are at breaking point, and need urgent help. Call 111 and press option 2 if you need urgent mental health support. The Crisi line…Developing Suffolk InfoLink
What is Suffolk InfoLink? Good information about local communities is vital for people to engage and support each other. Suffolk InfoLink lists thousands of services, activities, clubs and societies in Suffolk. Organisations manage their own records on InfoLink; it is the community’s information. Development Suffolk…OCD
This page contains information about OCD and where to find support. Overview of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) OCD is a common mental health condition where a person has obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours. Symptoms can be: Fear of contamination or dirt. Needing things orderly and symmetrical.…Carrying out any caring responsibilities for a child
Do you have any children that are dependent on you? If yes, do you need help with your parenting/caring responsibilities? Follow the links on this page to find out about: Childminders, children's centers, holiday schemes and other child care options Support for children with…Help to stay at home
How to live independently at home, including equipment and adaptations, meals, personal assistants, money and debt advice, and returning home from hospital. Adapting your home to work for you You may be able to make adaptations to continue living independently at home for longer. Find…ADHD and Autism
This page provides information about where to find support for ADHD and autism. Information about ADHD Information about Autism For advice for parents and carers seeking support and diagnosis, go to: East and West Suffolk Support Services: East and West Suffolk Neurodevelopmental Pathway Suffolk Local…Infant Feeding & Breastfeeding (in progress)
Knowing what to expect in terms of feeding your baby should help you feel as confident as possible when you have just given birth. If you click on the link for your local Family Hub below you will be able to see what help and…Sleep
This page provides information about sleep hygiene advice. Why is sleep important to our Mental Health? Sleep ‘recharges’ the brain at the end of each day, just like we need to charge a mobile phone battery after prolonged use. Maintaining a regular sleep-wake cycle allows…Depression
This page provides information about depression, and where you can get advice and support. Overview of low mood and depression Low mood and depression affects people differently. You may feel down, sad, upset or tearful, empty or num, feel anxious, hopeless or worthless, You may no longer…