How do you think community health services should be delivered in the future?
Suffolk and North East Essex NHS Integrated Care Board is seeking the views of families in Suffolk on the way NHS community health services are delivered over the next decade! They would like to know what has worked well in NHS community services for you, and could be better?
Find out more and take part by 5pm on 1 March.
HealthWatch Survey to Help Prepare Young People with SEND for Adulthood
Please share and get families to take part in this survey so that schools, Suffolk County Council and the NHS know what support young people need to get ready for life as an adult. Survey closes on 9 March.
Children's Mental Health Week - 9-15 February
Get your school/setting celebrating children's mental health week. This year's theme is 'This Is My Place' which focuses on our wellbeing need for 'belonging' and fitting in with others. Find out more and download resources to support the awareness week via The Source website for young people in Suffolk.
Parent and Carer Mental Health Workshops for Spring Term 2026
New dates have been released for mental health and neurodivergent workshops for the Spring Term to help support families. To find out more and book on to a workshop, go to our Family Wellbeing page.
Trauma Awareness' Sessions
The Children and Families Team at Suffolk County Council’s Public Health and Communities directorate is pleased to offer a free online training package delivered by Dr Karen Treisman from ‘Safe Hands Thinking Minds’.
Find out more and to book your place.
Updated Self-Harm Toolkit for schools
There is now an updated Self-harm Toolkit guidance available to download from The Source website to assist educational staff with supporting young people with self-injury.
Neurodiversity resources on The Source Website
The Source website which provides information and support to young people in Suffolk, has useful video and poster resources created with students based on their experiences of what it's like being a neurodivergent young person, go to The Source Neurodiversity page.
Eating disorders awareness
At least 1 in 50 people suffer from an eating disorder, yet in 2025, their symptoms can still go unnoticed by those around them.
Families and educational staff can find advice and support about eating disorders in the following places:
'Jot' the Friendly Robot Wellbeing Campaign for children
Jot the robot gives a series of well-being tips to children in Suffolk, for when they are feeling sad or worried. Take a look at our Jot the friendly robot resources and animations, go to our emotional wellbeing support for children page.
Resources to support children, young people and families with social unrest
In light of the recent social unrest, with the ongoing racism, violence and protests that have recently occurred across the UK, we would like to highlight some resources available to help support children, young people and families during this traumatic time, which can be found on our Children and Young People page.
The Source website for young people in Suffolk
'The Source' website for young people in Suffolk aged 11-19, provides information, advice, and sources of support on everyday issues that impact youngsters, and features an ‘Ask the Expert’ and ‘Find help now! Emotional Wellbeing Directory’ to help navigate young people to support services. See the video below to find out more and visit the Source wellbeing page.
