Update (May 2026) MPs debated the NHS Federated Data Platform in Parliament on 16 April 2026. In that debate, MPs from multiple parties raised concerns about transparency and trust, whether the NHS would be locked into a single supplier, and what … Read Article about An update on – The NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) and Palantir
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Shaping Our Future Together: Introducing Our Three-Year Strategy
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the development of SUF’s new three‑year plan. Whether you took part in one of our Stepping Forward events or completed the online membership survey, your insight and generosity in sharing your experiences have … Read Article about Shaping Our Future Together: Introducing Our Three-Year Strategy
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
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
Successful intensive eating disorder service expanding
A specialist day treatment service run by Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) has expanded after successfully helping more than 50 young people manage the physical and psychological impact of an eating disorder. The service provides … Read Article about Successful intensive eating disorder service expanding
New animation to raise awareness of physical health checks for people with severe mental illness
The importance of annual physical health checks for people living with severe mental illnesses (SMIs) such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and psychosis is highlighted in an animation created by Suffolk User Forum, in partnership with Norfolk and … Read Article about New animation to raise awareness of physical health checks for people with severe mental illness
Could you be our new trustee?
Would you like to make a real difference in the lives of people using mental health services in East and West Suffolk? Suffolk User Forum is seeking individuals passionate about mental health to join our board of trustees. We particularly value … Read Article about Could you be our new trustee?
Making Suicide Prevention Everybody’s Business Webinar Series
Suffolk County Council's Public Health suicide prevention team is running a series of webinars with partners on key areas throughout the year. As part of their commitment to making suicide prevention everybody's business, the webinars will explore … Read Article about Making Suicide Prevention Everybody’s Business Webinar Series