Meningitis and Childhood Vaccinations
Meningitis B outbreak
Families in Suffolk who are worried about their young person after the Mengingitis outbreak in Kent, can find information and advice about meningitis and childhood vaccinations on the Healthy Suffolk website and NHS website.
The Source website has useful advice for Sixthform and University students.
Parent and Carer Mental Health Workshops for Summer 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.
