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.
On this page you will find advice on how to improve and manage your health in a number of ways.
We offer information and advice and commission services on the topics listed below.
Breastfeeding contributes to the health of mother and child in both the long and short term by providing the baby with all the nutrients they need.
Currently in Suffolk 74.9% of mothers breastfeed at birth (2022-23 data).
Suffolk's health visiting service is provided by CYP and further information for infant feeding support is available. This includes information on numbers to call for support and local groups for supporting families to breastfeed.
The national Start4Life website also offers lots of support for families from ‘how to breastfeed’ and ‘expressing breast milk’.
We commission Turning Point to provide help, advice and support around alcohol for adults and young people.
If you are interested in knowing more about alcohol, Turning Point provide an online alcohol awareness session to help you consider:
If you or a family member or friend need advice about alcohol or would like to make a referral into treatment:
Useful links:
Turning Point Suffolk Recovery Service
Iceni – helping families through addiction.
Suffolk Family Carers – provide help and support for people affected by someone else’s substance use.
Getting active and moving reduces your risk of major illnesses by up to 50%, and lowers your risk of death by up to 30%.
The following services provide information and guidance on getting active:
Good mental health and wellbeing is important in order to feel good about yourself, to get the most out of your life and to feel connected to others.
Wellbeing Norfolk & Waveney and Wellbeing Suffolk offer a range of free support services, including:
Health checks help to prepare you for the future and identify ways to improve your health.
You are eligible for a health check if you:
If you meet our eligibility criteria you will be sent a letter from your GP inviting you to book your health check.
For more information visit www.healthcheck.nhs.uk
In Suffolk there are a range of services to support your sexual health needs.
Specialist sexual health services offer a free, confidential service providing contraception, sexual health advice, testing and treatment and HIV care and treatment.
iCaSH Suffolk provides contraception and sexual health services in a number of clinics in Suffolk.
Book an appointment with iCaSH Suffolk on 0300 123 3650.
Read more information about sexual health on the Healthy Suffolk website.
All GPs provide contraceptive services, such as:
GPs also screen for chlamydia, a common sexually transmitted disease for those aged under 25.
Most pharmacies provide free Emergency Hormone Contraception, as well as screening for chlamydia.
Nearly 1 in 5 adults in Suffolk smoke. Approximately half will die from the habit.
Feel Good Suffolk can help you kick the habit for good. In fact, you are 4 times more likely to quit with their support. They provide:
Contact Feel Good Suffolk online.
Your GP surgery or pharmacy can also help you to quit smoking. Contact your registered practice or local pharmacy for more information.
We welcome referrals from pregnant women. You can self-refer by contacting Feel Good Suffolk.
We commission treatment services for drug and alcohol misuse for adults and young people. The service is provided by the Turning Point Suffolk Recovery Service.
Dealing with the personal and social consequences of substance misuse requires all the agencies in Suffolk to work together.
If you or a family member or friend need advice about substance misuse or would like to make a referral into treatment:
For information about alcohol misuse see our Drink wisely section.
Services that can help you:
Iceni – helping families through addiction.
Suffolk Family Carers – provide help and support for people affected by someone else’s substance use.