The UK Met Office has issued a Yellow warning of thunderstorms from 4am to 11am on Saturday 19 July.
If you see a highway emergency, such as a fallen tree or significant flooding, please call 0345 606 6171.
Find out more about this weather warning for Suffolk, including how to prepare.
A carer is anyone who helps and supports somebody who due to an illness, disability or mental health reasons, cannot manage without their support.
The person you care for, or plan to care for could be a:
This is not the same as someone who provides care professionally or through a voluntary organisation.
The support you provide could be:
Many people are carers without knowing it.
Once you recognise that you are a carer, you can get the support and information you need. This could include practical, emotional or financial support.
The video below defines what a carer is, and briefly discusses carer assessment including what it involves.
Adult Social Care works with the Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) to provide support for carers from Suffolk Family Carers and Alzheimer's Society. Both are valuable sources of information, advice and support for family carers on a whole range of issues.
You can use our website to find more information about:
Further national information, advice and guidance
If you cannot find what you need you can contact Adult Social Care quickly and securely using live chat.
You can also find options to help yourself online, and phone us if needed.
Get help in a crisis
If you have a social care emergency and need urgent assistance, please call Customer First on 0800 917 1109.
Outside of normal working hours this number will divert to the Emergency Duty Service. They can deal with anything that can't wait until the next working day.