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Primary Mental Health Workers for Schools in Suffolk
What are Primary Mental Health Workers (PMHWs)? Primary Mental Health Workers (PMHWs) offer consultation, support and guidance to school staff working with children and young people who are showing mild to moderate mental health concerns. School staff can contact their Primary Mental Health Worker if they…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 hereNHS 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…Health Services in Ipswich, East and West Suffolk
Health provision in Suffolk is commissioned (purchased) differently based on your locality and often, by different organisations. Services are listed within the drop-down boxes below and the individual records provide (where applicable) information on access, referral and eligibility. If you’re unable to find the service…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.…Staying Mentally Well
This page provides information about looking after your emotional wellbeing and mental health, and where you can get advice and support. How to look after your mental health We all have mental health! "Good mental health is a general feeling of happiness where we can…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…How to deal with panic attacks
A panic attack is a feeling of sudden and intense anxiety. Panic attacks can also have physical symptoms, including shaking, feeling disorientated, nausea, rapid, irregular heartbeats, dry mouth, breathlessness, sweating and dizziness. The symptoms of a panic attack are not dangerous, but can be very…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…