Health services

Welcome to the Health section of the web site.

For support and advice about health issues, please use the links below:

About the health service - Suffolk County Council works closely with the NHS to provide advice, support and services to the people of Suffolk.

Assistive technology (Telecare) - equipment and services that support your safety and independence in your own home.

Domestic violence - support for those suffering domestic violence.

Drug and alcohol misuse - tackling the problems of drugs and alcohol misuse in Suffolk.

Fair access to care services - helping those who have care needs that significantly affects the ability to live a normal life.

Health visitors - information about what health visitors do and how to request one.

HIV support services - help and advice for those affected by HIV.

Hospital care - our social work in partnership with Suffolk hospitals, helping people be treated at home, and assisting a timely hospital discharge, when admission is necessary.

Mental health - support for those with mental health problems

Teenage pregnancy - help for young women who have become pregnant.