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Assessments, Education, Health and Care Plans
The majority of children and young people with special education needs (SEN) or disabilities will have the support they need within local mainstream early years settings, schools or colleges. This is called SEN Support. For some children and young people, there may be concerns about…Emotional Wellbeing Gateway (Mental Health Advice & Support Services)
Whether you are experiencing mental health issues, are worried about someone you care for, or want to know how to stay mentally well, the Gateway website is the place to go for families and professionals to access mental health support services in SuffolkFinancial and debt advice
Financial Advice Financial services can be confusing. You may be looking for advice on debt management or help with budgeting. We have lots of organisations that offer support, knowing where to go for the right advice is important. On Suffolk InfoLink we list services that…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…Guide for Parents Choosing a Private Tutor, Coach or Club
Parents support their children in attending various activities. These could include sports groups such as football or netball or attending a group to learn a new skill. Parents may also consider employing a private tutor for a variety of reasons. They may wish for example,…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…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…