We are offering you a unique opportunity to express your views about how mental health and emotional wellbeing services are developed and delivered across east and west Suffolk. In the past you may have been asked to share your views on individual … Continue reading “The Future of Mental Health Services – a very Different Conversation”
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Official public launch of Suffolk’s new Children & Young People’s Emotional Wellbeing Hub.
This week is Mental Health Awareness week and we are pleased to announce the official public launch of Suffolk’s new Children & Young People’s Emotional Wellbeing Hub. The Emotional Wellbeing Hub provides information, advice, and guidance if you … Continue reading Official public launch of Suffolk’s new Children & Young People’s Emotional Wellbeing Hub.
£366k funding boost for ‘vital’ mental health service helping new and expectant Suffolk mums
The recently launched Suffolk Perinatal Services (SPS) has been awarded £366,000 to reach more women suffering from moderate to severe mental health issues. Led by the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT), the service provides … Continue reading £366k funding boost for ‘vital’ mental health service helping new and expectant Suffolk mums
Data Protection is changing on 25th May 2018 – find out more about SUF’s Privacy Notice
Data protection Legislation is changing on 25th May 2018, with the introduction of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). We have updated our privacy policy and have also produced a small booklet about the GDPR and how this is managed in … Continue reading Data Protection is changing on 25th May 2018 – find out more about SUF’s Privacy Notice
Agencies pledge closer working to help improve local mental health services
A meeting took place between NSFT chiefs and health stakeholders in Suffolk last week to discuss closer working between the organisations for the benefit of local service users. Healthwatch, Suffolk Parent Carers Network (SPCN) and Suffolk User … Continue reading Agencies pledge closer working to help improve local mental health services
Suffolk User Forum responds to closure of psychiatric Intensive Care Unit
Suffolk User Forum (SUF), speaking as the voice for mental health service users in Suffolk, has responded to the closure of the Lark Ward in Ipswich. SUF says that it shares the concerns expressed by other about the loss, even temporally, of such … Continue reading Suffolk User Forum responds to closure of psychiatric Intensive Care Unit
Time to Talk Day on 1st February 2018 – come and meet the SUF team
Come and see us all from SUF at the Time to Talk Day event at Quay Place (Suffolk Mind) where there will be tea, coffee and lots of conversations about wellbeing and mental health. From 10:30 pm to 12:30 pm at Quay Place, Ipswich. Full details … Continue reading Time to Talk Day on 1st February 2018 – come and meet the SUF team
NSFT – improvement plan focus groups – opportunity to be involved
Improvement Plan Focus Group meetings Following the CQC report about NSFT published in October 2017 NSFT have developed an urgent Improvement Plan that is being shared with our regulators and key stakeholders. They have scheduled focus group … Continue reading NSFT – improvement plan focus groups – opportunity to be involved
The Suffolk Voluntary and Statutory Partnership (VASP) 2018
The Suffolk VASP (Voluntary and Statutory Partnership) for Mental Health is a local network for anyone with an interest in mental health. VASP meetings take place across Suffolk to enable local organisations across the voluntary and statutory … Continue reading The Suffolk Voluntary and Statutory Partnership (VASP) 2018
SUF awarded funding for a Stay Alive App in Suffolk!
Just before Christmas 2017, the Suffolk Mentally Healthy Communities Programme Board agreed our funding bid for a Stay Alive Suicide Prevention and Crisis care planning App for Suffolk. The funding is being provided by Ipswich and East Suffolk … Continue reading SUF awarded funding for a Stay Alive App in Suffolk!