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A parent's guide to autism
Parents often feel relieved when they finally receive a diagnosis of autism, because they have an explanation for their child's behaviour. Receiving a diagnosis may come as a shock, and it can take a while to accept what you're being told. It can sometimes be…Complain about a childcare provider
Please speak to your childcare provider about any concerns you may have with your child’s experiences, contract, payment, funding queries or entitlements. If you feel the situation has not been resolved you can: Ask for a copy of the complaints procedure if you don't already…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…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…Yojo Careers and Apprenticeships App for Young People
What is 'Yojo'? 'Yojo' is a careers and apprenticeships app aimed at young people in Suffolk, aged 14-25, which has been designed by young people for young people. The Yojo app offers lots of useful features that puts the world of work in young people’s…Children and bereavement
The following information could help if your child has lost a loved one or if a loved one is dying. If your child has a loved one who's dying If a child has a loved one who is going to die, they can benefit from special support.…Raising low self-esteem
We all have times when we lack confidence and don't feel good about ourselves. But when low self-esteem becomes a long-term problem, it can have a harmful effect on our mental health and our lives. What is self-esteem? Self-esteem is the opinion we have of…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.…