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People living in Norfolk and Suffolk can now get information and advice to help them safeguard their wellbeing during the Covid-19 pandemic through a series of interactive webinars organised by Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT). The … Continue reading Extra help to safeguard wellbeing

Take extra special care of yourself during these challenging times. Sleep, nutrition, exercise, and relaxation are the critical elements that will keep you strong. Taking care of your mental health and checking in on others can be something that we … Continue reading Self Care in these challenging times is vital

Suffolk User Forum yesterday issued a reassuring reminder to the county that they remain open throughout these challenging times ahead. Speaking in the light of increased concern about the spread of Covid-19, Suffolk User Forum has urged families … Continue reading Suffolk User Forum Reiterates Mental Health Support Amid COVID-19

Coronavirus – What to do if you become unwell Stay at home if you have coronavirus symptoms Stay at home if you have either: a high temperature – you feel hot to touch on your chest or back a new, continuous cough – this means you’ve … Continue reading Coronavirus (COVID-19) – what you need to know.

Next month (February) is LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans) history month. We take a look at how LGBT relationships have been seen over the centuries and the effect social attitudes can have on mental well-being. In this article we look mostly … Continue reading Looking at LGBT+ History Month for February 2020

Suffolk User Forum (SUF) is the voice of people who use mental health services in East and West Suffolk. Today SUF responded to the publication of the latest CQC report on Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) which rated the Trust’s … Continue reading Suffolk User Forum’s response to CQC’s inspection report on Norfolk and Suffolk’s NHS Foundation Trust

As part of their #DeclareYourCare campaign this month, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) are encouraging people with a learning disability or autism, their family, carers and advocates to feedback on their care. Their research shows that people … Continue reading #DeclareYourCare campaign from the Care Quality Commission

January is here, the skies are grey and winter has well and truly set in, meaning cases of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) are predicted to rise - but how can you combat it? The condition is mostly experienced during winter months, with symptoms … Continue reading How to tackle SAD symptoms this winter

Need help now? If you don’t feel you can keep yourself safe right now, please seek immediate help. If your life is at immediate risk call 999, or ask  someone else to contact 999 for you or take you to A&E immediately. You can go to … Continue reading Help and Support over the Christmas Period

Welcome to the second edition of the Suffolk Alliance Mental Health Transformation Newsletter. This newsletter is our regular way of keeping you up to date with our progress and providing you with opportunities to get involved in our work. Click … Continue reading Suffolk Alliance Mental Health Programme Team Newsletter – November 2019