Our communities team are holding a drop-in session tomorrow in Hadleigh. Why not stop by to get some information, advice or emotional support? They will be pleased to see you, so pop in and say hello.

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🌺 D-Day veteran Peter Kent started the D-Day torch relay ahead of the 80th anniversary commemorations. Here he is meeting Rishi Sunak.

We thank you for your service, Peter. 🇬🇧
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Carers Week is coming (10th - 16th June) with this years theme being 'Putting Carers on the Map' . Check out our webpage to see what events are happening across Suffolk and find out how you can take part or help out

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May Half Term is coming and some of our friends are running activities over the May Half Term school holiday

Our dedicated page of activities we know about is taking shape, but is updated regularly so please check back..

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FREE Online workshop, providing information and basic tips on moving and handling. Will help ensure you don't hurt either yourself or the person you care for.

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'The NHS belongs to the people'.

These are the first words of the NHS constitution. The DHSC are seeking views on how best to change it. This consultation is part of the process to complete the 10 year review, as legislated for in the Health Act 2009.

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Volunteering is good for both your physical and mental health

You get to meet new people, learn new skills and make a real difference to family carers – there are so many positives!

Find out more call 01473 835477 or email [email protected]

Our communities team are holding a drop-in session tomorrow in Felixstowe. Why not stop by to get some information, advice or emotional support? They will be pleased to see you, so pop in and say hello.

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Its Dementia Action Week. Diagnosis is vital to get the care, treatment and support needed. Yet, 1 in 3 people with dementia do not have a diagnosis. If you're worried about yourself, or someone else fill in the Alzheimer's Society symptoms checklist.

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This half term holiday join our ND Team as they cover what a is good friend is and techniques of building friendship with children in year 5 and 6 who are autistic.

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We’re proud to be supporting Mental Health Awareness Week. Join us and help create a world with good mental health for all.

You can read our blog on the 5 ways to well-being, which provides some tips on movement, the theme of this years week.

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FREE Online workshop providing information & basic tips on moving and handling. Will help ensure you don't hurt yourself or the person you care for.

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Starting 6th June our Time Out courses are informal & provide of time for you to talk to other parents. They are suitable for parents who have a child under 11 with ASD, or is at a primary developmental age. Your child does not need a diagnosis

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4.6 million people have given up work or reduced their hours to become unpaid family carers according to Carers UK. There are many ways you can help us help them.

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ONE WEEK TO GO! Do you love books? Are you creative?

We need your creative skills to help raise awareness of unpaid family carers across Suffolk, by designing a bookmark. These will be launched during #CarersWeeks in June.

The deadline is 7th May 2024

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Would you like to meet other family carers? Find out where family carer groups are happening ow.ly/Ze7k50Pfl5U

Each group is independent but provides an opportunity to meet with others to share friendships, experiences and problems. Contact the group organiser for info.

An exciting development from SCC means you can now complete an online carer supported self-assessment to start your carers assessment. This is from the comfort of your home, at a time that suits you, at your leisure & in your own words.

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Our communities team are holding a drop-in session tomorrow in Ipswich. Why not stop by to get some information, advice or emotional support? They will be pleased to see you, so pop in and say hello.

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Our communities team are holding a drop-in session tomorrow in Hadleigh. Why not stop by to get some information, advice or emotional support? They will be pleased to see you, so pop in and say hello.

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Are you caring for someone with a mental health difficulty?

Why not come along to our monthly peer support group, which takes place in Claydon on Wednesday 1.00-2.30pm. Tea and coffee are provided but, please feel free to bring lunch with you

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