Abuse
| Suffolk Domestic Abuse The Suffolk Domestic Abuse Helpline is here to provide support, advice and action on domestic abuse. https://www.suffolkdahelpline.org.uk/ 0800 977 5690 | Womens Aid Women’s aid is a grassroots federation working together to provide life-saving services in England and build a future where domestic abuse is not tolerated. https://www.womensaid.org.uk/ |
| National Domestic Violence Helpline- Refuge is a team of highly trained, female advisors who are here to empower you to understand your options and to support you make any decisions about your future. https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 0808 2000 247 | Victim support Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting victims of crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/ 0808 16 89 111 |
| SafeLives- The UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good. https://safelives.org.uk/ | Survivors Uk A society that acknowledges, supports, and advocates for men and non-binary people who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse. https://www.survivorsuk.org/ 0203 5983898 |
| Survivors In Transition Supporting anyone who has experienced sexual abuse in childhood with one to one and group therapy, counselling, advocacy, research and training to become empowered, improve their self-esteem and resilience and make sense of their world. https://survivorsintransition.co.uk/ 01473 232499 | Suffolk Sexual Health Service Suffolk Sexual Health Service provides all aspects of sexual and reproductive health, including contraception, sexually transmitted infection (STI) and HIV testing and treatment. https://suffolksexualhealthservice.org.uk/sexual-assault/ 0300 303 9982 |
| NSPCC The UK’s leading children’s charity. We’ve been looking out for children for over 130 years –The Childline counsellors are there to listen and help children 24/7. https://www.nspcc.org.uk/ 0808 800 5000 |
Addiction
| Talk to Frank Find out everything you need to know about drugs, their effects and the law. Talk to Frank for facts, support and advice on drugs and alcohol today https://www.talktofrank.com/ 0300 1236600 | Be Gamble Aware We provide information to help people make informed decisions about their gambling. We will help you to find out more about gambling and what safer gambling means and show you where to go for further information, help and support should you need it. ttps://www.begambleaware.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjf_Y-bTA_wIVFdrtCh3nXgl_EAAYASAAEgIjmfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds 0808 8020 133 |
| AA The way we work is very simple – it is one alcoholic talking to another – if you want to contact us – either because you want help with your drinking problem or because you are professionally interested in the work we do – please feel free to get in touch. https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/Contact 0800 9177 650 | Relate (sex addiction) Our services include relationship counselling for individuals and couples, family counselling, counselling for children and young people and sex therapy. https://www.relate.org.uk/get-help/understanding-sex-addiction |
| Turning point We work with people who need our support with their drug and alcohol use, mental health, offending behaviour, unemployment issues and people with a learning disability. We aim to inspire and empower them to discover new possibilities in their lives. https://www.turning-point.co.uk/ | Suffolk mind Suffolk Mind works across the Mental Health Continuum, from wellbeing to ‘severe and enduring’ mental ill-health, providing support and information for everyone. https://www.suffolkmind.org.uk/advice-information/breaking-the-grip-of-addiction/ 0300 111 6000 |
Autism & ADHD
| Autism Independent The main goal is to improve the quality of life for persons with Autism, giving them a chance to take their rightful place within their local community where they can live, work and play. https://autismuk.com/ 01536 523274 | Autism and ADHD We’re the voice that campaigns for change. We’re the specialists who provide training and support. But most importantly, we’re a friend you can call on for help. https://www.autismandadhd.org/ |
| National Autistic Society Autism Anglia is an independent charity that provides care and support to autistic children, adults, and their families in East Anglia. https://www.autism-anglia.org.uk/suffolk |
Bereavement
| Cruse We help people through one of the most painful times in life – with bereavement support, information and campaigning. https://www.cruse.org.uk/ 0808 8081677 | Sands Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Charity The Sands National Helpline provides a safe, confidential place for anyone who has been affected by the death of a baby. Whether your baby died long ago or recently, we are here for you. https://www.sands.org.uk/ 0808 164 3332 |
| SOB suicide We are the only UK-based organisation offering peer-led support to adults impacted by suicide loss. https://uksobs.org/ 0300 1115065 | Scotty’s Little Soldiers Scotty’s Little Soldiers are the charity for bereaved military children who have experienced the death of a parent serving in the British Armed Forces. https://www.scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk/ 0800 092 8571 |
| Child Bereavement UK Child Bereavement UK helps families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. We support children and young people (up to the age of 25) when someone important to them has died or is not expected to live, and parents and the wider family when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying. https://www.childbereavementuk.org/ 0800 0288840 | Agespace Agespace guide and support for bereavement. https://www.agespace.org/end-of-life/bereavement-support |
Cancer
| Macmillan Macmillan Cancer Support is here to listen, support you through treatment, and help with money. We fundraise so we can do whatever it takes. https://www.macmillan.org.uk/ 0808 808 0000 | Cancer research We are the world’s leading independent cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research, influence and information. https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/ 0300 123 1022 |
| Leukaemia Care We are dedicated to ensuring that anyone affected by a leukaemia diagnosis receives the best information, advice, treatment and support. https://www.leukaemiacare.org.uk/ 08088 010 444 | Cancer Campaign in Suffolk Set up in 1998, Cancer Campaign in Suffolk is run with a passion to help the community that we live in. Our dedicated team includes complementary therapists, counsellors, educators, ambassadors and business brains that come together to educate and support the people of Suffolk. https://www.ccisuffolk.org/ 01473 211884 |
Carers
| Suffolk family carers For over 30 years Suffolk Family Carers have been helping family carers of all ages across Suffolk get the support they need to live fuller lives. We provided information, advice and support to thousands of family carers each year. https://suffolkfamilycarers.org/ 01473 835477 | Agespace Your guide to caring for an elderly parent or relative https://www.agespace.org/care |
| Carer uk We provide information and advice on caring, help carers connect with each other, campaign with carers for lasting change, and use innovation to improve services. https://www.carersuk.org/ 020 7378 4999 |
Diabetes
| SDiabetes.co.uk Welcome to Diabetes.co.uk – a community of people with diabetes, family members, friends, supporters and carers, offering their own support and first hand knowledge. The Diabetes Forum is demonstrated in research to be the most actively used social medium for people with diabetes. https://www.diabetes.co.uk/ | NHS diabetes NHS help and advice of diabetes https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/diabetes/ |
Disabilities
| Leading lives Leading Lives provides high quality social care support for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs across Suffolk and beyond in the home and in the community. https://leadinglives.org.uk/ 01473 406777 | Disability Advice Service DAS is a friendly local charity; working at the heart of the East Suffolk community for 38 years, we advise children and adults with disability related issues. We also advise family members and carers. http://www.daseastsuffolk.org/ |
| Entitled To The UK’s benefits system is very complicated and we know it can feel overwhelming for people using it for the first time or needing to understand the implications of a change of circumstances. So, our task is to simplify the system so people can quickly find out what financial support they may be entitled to. https://www.entitledto.co.uk/ |
Family Support
| Family Hub A place for families, parents, carers and young people in Suffolk to find support and advice. https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/children-families-and-learning/family-hubs | Suffolk Family Carers For over 30 years Suffolk Family Carers have been helping family carers of all ages across Suffolk get the support they need to live fuller lives. We provided information, advice and support to thousands of family carers each year. https://suffolkfamilycarers.org/ 01473 835477 |
| Families Together We’re a local charity that is focused on ensuring families have access to the networks, knowledge and skills that provide a strong foundation for their childs future. We do that through 1-1 Support, Homevisiting, Group Work & Early Intervention. http://www.familiestogether.tiagrace.co.uk/ | Entitled To The UK’s benefits system is very complicated and we know it can feel overwhelming for people using it for the first time or needing to understand the implications of a change of circumstances. So, our task is to simplify the system so people can quickly find out what financial support they may be entitled to. https://www.entitledto.co.uk/ |
Elderly Care
| Age uk Too many older people are living in poverty or just above the poverty line. Too many find themselves without the care and support they desperately need. Too many have no one to turn to. https://www.ageuk.org.uk/ | Voluntary network The Voluntary Network was established in 2000, providing Community Transport and a Befriending Service across West Suffolk and neighbouring Cambridgeshire. https://www.thevoluntarynetwork.org/ 01638 608022 |
| Agespace Your guide to caring for an elderly parent or relative https://www.agespace.org/care | Our special friends Our Special Friends helps people continue to benefit from animal companionship by providing physical and emotional support during illness, bereavement or other crises. https://ourspecialfriends.org/ |
| Communities together Based in Suffolk, Communities Together East Anglia, believe that people benefit from being able to access support and services, as close as possible to where they live, encouraging community integration, reducing loneliness and in social isolation improving mental health and wellbeing. https://www.communitiestogethereastanglia.org/ 01449 707030 | YANA: You Are Not Alone Working in agriculture and the countryside is usually a good way of life but it is a demanding and stressful occupation. So, it’s not surprising that many people involved with agriculture can feel isolated, depressed or unable to cope as well as normal.1 in 4 people in the UK will experience poor mental health so it is important to know that you, or the person you are concerned about, are not alone. https://www.yanahelp.org/ |
Mental Health
| Suffolk Wellbeing Wellbeing Suffolk offer help and support to improve wellbeing and manage stress, low mood and anxiety. We aim to reduce the onset of mental ill health, prevent deterioration and promote recovery by offering a range of flexible services tailored to meet your specific needs. https://www.wellbeingnands.co.uk/suffolk/ 0300 123 1503 | Samaritans Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We’re here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. https://www.samaritans.org/ tel:116 123 |
| Suffolk Mind Suffolk Mind works across the continuum, from wellbeing to severe and enduring mental ill-health, providing support and information for everyone. https://www.suffolkmind.org.uk/ 0300 111 6000 | Help for Heroes We help people with their physical and mental health needs, and a range of welfare issues. Our teams can help people get back on their feet, if they are having money problems, need somewhere to live, are struggling to get a job, or don’t know how to apply for benefits. https://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/get-help/ask-for-help/ 0300 303 9888 |
| Beats We are the UK’s eating disorder charity. Founded in 1989 as the Eating Disorders Association, our mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ 0808 801 0677 |
Maternity & Parenting
| WSH Maternity Help Page West Suffolk Hospital advice and help on maternity. https://www.wsh.nhs.uk/Services-A-Z/Maternity/Visiting-our-maternity-services.aspx 01284 713000 | First 1000 Days Our mission is to support parents through the first 1,000 days to have the best possible experience of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. https://www.nct.org.uk/ 0300 330 0700 |
| Maternity and Perinatal Services The Antenatal Education Hub for Suffolk and North East Essex https://padlet.com/terigavinjones/the-antenatal-education-hub-for-suffolk-and-north-east-essex-1715rr6y2dpablq5 0333 0433966 | The Parent Hub A single place for Suffolk parents or carers to find parenting advice and support to help their child’s development. https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/children-families-and-learning/childcare-information-and-support-for-parents-and-providers/parent-hub |
| Suffolk Sexual Health Service Suffolk Sexual Health Service provides all aspects of sexual and reproductive health, including contraception, sexually transmitted infection (STI) and HIV testing and treatment. https://suffolksexualhealthservice.org.uk/ 0300 303 9982 |
Palliative Care
| End of Life Care Care at home and end of life advice from the NHS. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/end-of-life-care/care-at-home/ | Bernados Free will writing services https://www.barnardos.org.uk/donate/other-ways-donate/leaving-gift-your-will/ |
| St. Nicholas Hospice St Nicholas Hospice Care is a local charity providing help, advice and support to people in West Suffolk and Thetford in the final chapters of their life, who are living with long-term and life-threatening illnesses. https://stnicholashospice.org.uk/ 01284 766133 | Agespace Agespace end of life planning and advice. https://www.agespace.org/care/end-of-life-planning-and-care |
Staying Active
| Agespace The massive physical and mental health benefits of regular exercise for the elderly aside, exercise classes can be a fun and engaging way for older people to meet similar people in their area. The options available to those in Suffolk include walking clubs, chair exercises, Otago classes and many more. This page will help you find exercise classes for seniors in Suffolk. https://www.agespace.org/local/suffolk/health/exercise-classes-for-older-adults | Bernados Free will writing services https://www.barnardos.org.uk/donate/other-ways-donate/leaving-gift-your-will/ |
| Woolpit Sport, Exercise and Wellbeing There are many clubs, sports and classes to keep you active. They are all welcoming and friendly and cater for all abilities. https://www.woolpit.org/our-village/sport/ | Walking health Walking is one of the simplest, most natural forms of exercise. It requires no special equipment, no specific levels of fitness, and can be done almost anywhere. https://blessedcbd.co.uk/walking-for-health/ |
| Actilives ActivLives is a local independent charity working in Ipswich and across Suffolk to keep people active, connected and involved with their local community through accessible sports and exercise, learning new skills and volunteering opportunities. https://activlives.org.uk/ |
Self-referral Blood Tests
| Blood tests To book your blood tests, please visit: https://www.wsh.nhs.uk/Bloodtests/BloodTest.aspx 0300 3035299 |
Self-referral One Life Suffolk
| One Life For each service, we have created a client pathway to support you when making referrals to us. These include information about our services, patient benefits, eligibility criteria, and how to refer to. https://onelifesuffolk.co.uk/referrer/ |
Self-referral Podiatry
| Podiatry Suffolk Podiatry delivers care to high risk patients and those requiring specialist intervention e.g. nail surgery for ingrowing toe nails and musculoskeletal lower limb problems www.podiatryreferrals.co.uk |
Self-referral Physiotherapy
| Physiotherapy Services Therapy and Community Services Self-Referral Portal www.physioselfrefer.co.uk |
Self-referral Wellbeing
| Well Being Suffolk At Wellbeing we provide free services throughout Suffolk for people aged 16 or over. To refer yourself to our service, we need some basic, confidential details to ensure we know who you are, how to contact you, and that we can offer you the right support https://www.wellbeingnands.co.uk/suffolk/get-support/register-with-our-services/ |
Sexual Health
| Suffolk Sexual Health Service Suffolk Sexual Health Service provides all aspects of sexual and reproductive health, including contraception, sexually transmitted infection (STI) and HIV testing and treatment. https://suffolksexualhealthservice.org.uk/ 0300 303 9982 | Brook Your confidential and free sexual health and wellbeing experts. https://www.brook.org.uk/ |
| Sexwise We’re here to give you honest advice about contraception, pregnancy, STIs and pleasure. https://www.sexwise.org.uk/ 0300 123 7123 |
Stop Smoking
| INHS Healthy changes start with little changes. Whether you want to lose weight, get active or quit smoking, Better Health is here with lots of free tools and support. https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ |
Wellbeing
| IHuman kind Free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing and mental health in friendly, local places. https://humankindcharity.org.uk/ 01325 731160 | Suffolk mind To help you stay well, we at Suffolk Mind use an ‘organising idea’ – that we all have physical and emotional needs and a set of skills and resources that we’re born with to meet those needs https://www.suffolkmind.org.uk/ |
| Wellbeing Wellbeing Suffolk offer help and support to improve wellbeing and manage stress, low mood and anxiety. We aim to reduce the onset of mental ill health, prevent deterioration and promote recovery by offering a range of flexible services tailored to meet your specific needs. https://www.wellbeingnands.co.uk/ | Agespace Agespace living well support. https://www.agespace.org/living-independently |
Weight Management
| Change4life We’re here to help you and your family eat better and move more. https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/ | Slimming World Live the life you want, eat the food you love and still lose weight! https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/ |
| Onelife OneLife Suffolk can offer access to Slimming World subject to eligibility criteria. https://onelifesuffolk.co.uk/ |
Young People
| Young minds Whether you want to understand more about how you’re feeling and find ways to feel better, or you want to support someone who’s struggling, we can help. https://www.youngminds.org.uk/ | Bernados We offer practical and emotional support so that you can enter adulthood with the confidence you need to achieve your full potential. Discover ways we support young people below or use the search bar to find services in your local area. https://www.barnardos.org.uk/what-we-do/supporting-young-people |
| Doc ready We know it can be difficult to talk about mental health and especially hard to talk to people or ask for help. We’ve put together some tools that will help you prepare for the first time you visit a doctor to discuss your mental health. http://www.docready.org/#/home | CALM We’re the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) and we’re taking a stand against suicide. That means standing against feeling unhappy, standing up to stereotypes and standing together to show life is always worth living. https://www.thecalmzone.net/get-support 0800 585858 |