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We are a Suffolk based charity, committed to reducing loneliness and social isolation.  We believe that people need people, and that if we can create a network of contact and support as locally as possible to the individual, then the routes of support improve, reducing loneliness and isolation and improving health and wellbeing.  We do this in various ways:

Community Connect - single point of access telephone support service, available 10am - 2pm, 365 days a year - with a "real" person at the end of the phone.  The team are knowledgeable on what is available as support across the county and can create packages of support for individuals by reaching out and investigating options for people, bringing everything together so that the beneficiary only has to tell their story once.  We recognise that people are often dealing with a multitude of issues or concerns and trying to navigate the system can be overwhelming.

BeAFriend - countywide befriending service.  Our befrienders offer a mixture of opportunities for social contact - through telephone, digital*, penpal and face to face.  We also deliver a comprehensive suite of social befriending and engagement groups across the county, giving people the opportunity to build a network of friendship and support.

Community Transport - primarily in Ipswich and Mid Suffolk, we offer a door to door transport service for people who cannot, for whatever reason, access mainstream transport.  This may be because of lack of provision, mobility concerns or social issues. There is a charge for this service.

Social Engagement & Friendship Groups - through our network of social groups, which include CommuniTEA Chinwag (for people aged 60+), You're Welcome (all adult age) and some other provision including Memory Cafes in Ipswich, our community engagement team work at a hyper community level to build support through regular groups using "tea and cake" as a leveller and way to bring people together.  These groups include entertainment, games, puzzles, quizzes, bingo and lots of chat!

We also offer specialisms in support in Later Life, Digital with a dedicated Digital engagement programme and Digital Community Hubs, Family Carer support and Dementia.

Who to contact

Name
Jo Reeder
Position
Chief Executive
Telephone
01449 707030 (General Information)
01449 614271 (Community Transport)
01284 334516 (Community Connect)
Email
info@communitiestogether-ea.org
Website
http://www.communitiestogethereastanglia.org
Social Media
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Address
Red Gables
Ipswich Road
Stowmarket
Suffolk
Postcode
IP14 1BE
Notes

Communities Together East Anglia is a registered Charity (No 1004198) and a Company registered in England (No 2636217).

Additional contact

Name
Suffolk Carers Matter/Later Life Community
Telephone
01284 333035/01284 334516
Email
info@communitiestogether-ea.org
Address
Red Gables
Ipswich Road
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 1BE

Where to go

Address
Red Gables
Ipswich Road
Stowmarket
Suffolk
Postcode
IP14 1BE
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Area served
Mid Suffolk, Ipswich, All Suffolk
Parking details
Limited visitor parking, but free on street parking

Days & Times

Open: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

Other details

Cost Details
The majority of our services are free, although some onward support with other organisations may incur a charge - this will always be explained by our team as appropriate. Community Transport has a charge, based on a range of miles travelled and this will advised at the time of journey booking.
Referral required?
No
Referral and availability notes

People can self-refer, however if you are a professional, we would encourage you to refer to us using the Suffolk Information Partnership/Warm Handover process.

Age Groups
Adults

Accreditation details

Volunteering England QA PQASSO NAVCA QA Investing in Volunteers


Notes

Communities Together East Anglia provides accessible transport to frail elderly or people unable to access public transport because of disability or rural isolation. Community minibuses available to members of communities Together East Anglia.

Projects working with carers and people with mental health issues.

Phone line service offering support to over 65’s living in Suffolk.

Service users involved in planning
Yes
Co-producing and community consultation are critical to our service development.

Support for people with disabilities

Access Suffolk
Access Suffolk

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