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In this first issue of the SUF newsletter for 2017, we include a special insert on Borderline Personality Disorder and feature the following news items; Reflections on 2016 with new thoughts for 2017 SUF delivers the first ASIST (Applied … Continue reading SUF January 2017 Newsletter published

Please find below the 2017 dates for the NSFT East Locality Forum which takes place in Ipswich. 26th January 23rd February 30th March 27th April 25th May 29th June 27th July 31st August 28th September 26th October 30th November 14th … Continue reading NSFT 2017 Dates for the Suffolk East Locality Forum (previously called CAD)

Spring dates for Mental Health & Well-being sessions for family carers run by Suffolk Family Carers The Autism/ADHD family carers programme (not Waveney) Ipswich Venue - Gippeswyk Hall,  Gippeswyk Avenue, Ipswich, IP2 9AF Dates: 3 … Continue reading ADHD & Austism Suffolk Family Carers Well-being Programme Spring 2017

Meeting Dates for Healthwatch Suffolk Mental Health Focus Group (MHFG) for 2017 Tuesday Jan 24th Tuesday Feb 28th Tuesday March 28th Tuesday April 25th Tuesday May 30th Tuesday June 27th Tuesday July 25th No August … Continue reading Mental Health Focus Group meeting dates for 2017

The Suffolk VASP (Voluntary and Statutory Partnership) for Mental Health is a Suffolk-wide network for anyone with an interest in mental health. Locality based VASP meetings regularly take place throughout Suffolk and focus on issues of particular … Continue reading Ipswich VASP dates 2017

As we step forward into 2017, we would like to send positive thoughts for you all in 2017. As the seasons come and go, we can value the mind and bodies need for stillness, sleep and rest in the cold and dark days of winter. See the hope and new … Continue reading Wishing all of our members and supporters a happy new year for 2017

As we  focus on Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), also known as Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD) in our January 2017 Newsletter, we would like to share additional information which we hope you will find helpful and … Continue reading Focus on Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Following our work with many people across Suffolk on our vision for zero suicide, Suffolk User Forum continues to work with key partners to support the new Suffolk Suicide Prevention Strategy called Suffolk Lives Matter. You can view and download … Continue reading Suffolk Lives Matter – A new suicide prevention strategy for the County

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training for professional staff 7th & 8th December 2016 To be held at Quay Place (St Mary at the Quay) Key Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1BZ Cost: £150 per person FOR PROFESSIONALS BOOKING … Continue reading ASIST – Applied Suicide Prevention Training comes to Suffolk

Why your views are needed There are about 450 people receiving mental health support and housing in Suffolk in 250 placements. The contracts for this support are due to be renewed in 2017. The people who manage these contracts, called Commissioners, … Continue reading Mental Health Supported Housing – have your say!