The government has launched the Timms Review to ensure that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is fair and fit for the future in a changing world, and helps support disabled people to achieve better health, higher living standards and greater … Read Article about The Timms Review of PIP: A Major Call for Evidence
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Beyond Labels; Celebrating Disability in Suffolk
On Thursday, 26th February 2026, members of the SUF team attended the preview of Suffolk Archives new exhibition, 'Beyond Labels: Celebrating Disability in Suffolk', which openned to the public on Friday 27th Februry 2026. Supported by a grant from … Read Article about Beyond Labels; Celebrating Disability in Suffolk
Urgent Update – Immediate closure of Steam Cafes in Suffolk and Norfolk
We have received confirmation that Access Community Trust ceased trading on the 25th February 2026. This has resulted in the immediate closure of the four STEAM cafés across Norfolk and Suffolk, as well as the Dual Diagnosis service in … Read Article about Urgent Update – Immediate closure of Steam Cafes in Suffolk and Norfolk
What You May Want to Know – The NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) and Palantir
At our last Stepping Forward event in 2025, people with lived experience raised important concerns about the involvement of Palantir in the NHS’s new Federated Data Platform (FDP). Attendees asked SUF to help ensure that service users are fully … Read Article about What You May Want to Know – The NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) and Palantir
NSFT launches free mental health self-help guides
The Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) has launched a new collection of free mental health self-help guides, available to view and download from their website. These accessible resources are designed to support users with a wide range … Read Article about NSFT launches free mental health self-help guides
Free dementia helpline service launches in Suffolk
A free dementia helpline has launched to support individuals and families. The helpline's number is 0808 281 5804. The free service, now available in Suffolk, is part of the Shaftesbury Suffolk Memory and Dementia Support programme and aims to … Read Article about Free dementia helpline service launches in Suffolk
Have you visited an emergency department because of your mental health in the last year? Join our survey mailing list this Mental Health Awareness Week
We’re working with Healthwatch Suffolk to explore your experiences of getting urgent help for your mental health from hospital emergency departments (A&E) and other services. We’re still working on our survey, but it will be available very … Read Article about Have you visited an emergency department because of your mental health in the last year? Join our survey mailing list this Mental Health Awareness Week
NHS England to be abolished
NHS England will be abolished to "cut bureaucracy" and bring management of the health service "back into democratic control", Keir Starmer has announced today. What does NHS England do? NHS England leads the NHS in England, allocating … Read Article about NHS England to be abolished
NSFT launches pilot scheme to reduce the stigma around periods.
A pilot scheme to provide free, quality, sustainable period products for service users and staff is being launched by Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT). The Trust has partnered with social enterprise Hey Girls to run the initial … Read Article about NSFT launches pilot scheme to reduce the stigma around periods.
Young people with complex emotional and relational needs help develop new training
Young people with complex emotional and relational (CERN) needs have been helping to shape and deliver innovative new training. Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) has been working with Anna Freud, a leading mental health charity for … Read Article about Young people with complex emotional and relational needs help develop new training