The partnership works to implement the Suffolk Joint Learning Disability Strategy. The strategy says how people with learning disabilities (aged 14 and over) and their families should be supported to live good ordinary lives in Suffolk.
Members of the learning disability partnership have also been working with us to look at ways to improve people’s experiences when it comes to social care reviews and you can read about Doing Reviews Differently.
You can find information to help you, your family and friends on suffolk.gov.uk, as well as links to support groups, activities and services in your local area.
Suffolk InfoLink also lists a wide range of groups, support groups and activities across Suffolk for people with learning disabilities.
Suffolk Family Carers provide information, advice and guidance to carers. They also undertake carer’s assessments for Adult Care Services.
Advocacy
Advocacy can support you to:
- make your opinions, views and concerns known
- find out about your rights and options
- make your own choices
- be involved in the decision-making process
- take part in important formal meetings
An advocate is someone who gives advocacy support to people. They are independent of Adult Care Services and they are not a family member or a close friend. Further information can be found about advocacy on suffolk.gov.uk.
ACE Anglia is a people-led independent advocacy organisation in Suffolk. It supports self- advocacy, one to one advocacy, co-production and accessible information.
National resources
The following national organisations have helpful resources:
