This #Stoptober, we are pleased to share that we have secured funding from Feel Good Suffolk's Smoke Free Generation community grant to support Breathe Better Together, our new project helping people on their journey to becoming smoke-free. At … Read Article about SUF Secures Feel Good Suffolk Funding to Launch Breathe Better Together
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An update on – The NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) and Palantir
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
The Timms Review of PIP: A Major Call for Evidence
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
Thank You for Attending Our Event on Crisis Care Alternatives in Suffolk
We held a great event last week, and we’re truly grateful to everyone who took part. Bringing people together to shape the future of crisis alternative services in Suffolk is incredibly important, and your contributions made the session both … Read Article about Thank You for Attending Our Event on Crisis Care Alternatives in Suffolk
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
Experiences of mental health crisis support at A&E in Suffolk
Suffolk User Forum (SUF) and Healthwatch Suffolk, now operating as Knowing Works CIC, have collaborated to gather feedback from people who have sought mental health support in local emergency departments (A&E). This work set out to refresh the … Read Article about Experiences of mental health crisis support at A&E in Suffolk
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
New GP Surgery changes to launch on 1st October in bid to end appointment scramble
Several major changes to how GP surgeries operate are set to come into effect from Wednesday, 1st October 2025, aimed at improving patient access and reducing the notorious “8 am scramble” for appointments. What’s changing from October … Read Article about New GP Surgery changes to launch on 1st October in bid to end appointment scramble