Follow the links in the notes above to be taken to each notice section, or see below for events coming soon!
ON THE HORIZON
Universal Credit Applications if you have been thinking of applying for Universal Credit but don’t know where to start, Citizens Advice can help you to navigate your way. They have plenty of advice to help you find out if you are eligible as well as how to make and application and what you need to do beforehand. Click on the image to find out more.
Realise Futures Summer Term 2025 There are a range of up and coming adult learning courses available from Realise Futures on a variety of subjects including digital skills, health & wellbeing, learning for families and more. Click on the image below to view the full programme of courses available.
- Healthwatch Suffolk Survey If you a parent, carer or guardian in Suffolk, Healthwatch Suffolk would like to hear your views on managing parental stress and family wellbeing. By taking the short survey, they will be able to learn more about what support is needed for the health and wellbeing of local young people and families. For more information visit their website or click on the image to take the survey.
- Are you a family carer in Suffolk? If you are a family carer and looking for information & advice on what further support and services are available but are not sure where to start, Suffolk Family Carers can help. They can be contacted on 01473 865477, email: hello@suffolkfamilycarers.org and online chat: www.suffolkfamilycarers.org
- Are you receiving Pension Credit? It is important to find out if you are eligible as it will affect the government ‘Winter Fuel Allowance’ payments. To find out more about qualifying for Pension Credit visit the gov.uk website here or click the image below to view the Independent Age guide to Pension Credit.
Introduction to Apprenticeships Guide Apprenticeships Suffolk are a Free impartial service from Suffolk County Council which aims to increase the quality and quantity of apprenticeships within the county. Click on the image below to view the PDF Guide.
East Suffolk Council Digital Champions East Suffolk residents who need extra support to use online services can receive help from East Suffolk Council’s dedicated Digital Champions. They can provide help with both council and some non-council related services.
Appointments are available at:- The Marina Centre, Lowestoft, on Tuesdays and Thursdays (10am – 4pm)
- Halesworth Library on Tuesdays (10am – 4pm)
- Aldeburgh, Woodbridge and Saxmundham Libraries on Wednesdays (10am – 4pm)
- Felixstowe and Leiston Library on Fridays (10am – 4pm
To make an appointment at any of these locations, call 0333 016 2000 and for more information on the service click on the image below.
Home Library Service if you or someone you know likes to read but is not able to get to the library due to health or mobility issues, Suffolk Libraries are now running a ‘Home Library Service‘ where their volunteers will order books for you and bring them to your door. For more information on the service you can contact your local library, email hls@suffolklibraries.co.uk or visit the Suffolk Libraries website
Cadent Gas Network have created a booklet that has lots of helpful advice on what to do if you smell gas, free carbon monoxide monitors, locking cooker valves, Priority Regisiter Service, tips on saving energy, scams & fraudsters as well as info on their benefits calculator and financial support. You can call them on 0333 016 2000 ask for Suffolk Centres for Warmth or email ccfw@eastsuffolk.gov.uk Click on the image below to view their booklet
Multiply Suffolk is a new FREE scheme from Suffolk County Council providing adults who don’t already have a GCSE Grade C/4 or higher in Maths or equivalent with the opportunity to improve their numeracy skills. The courses including Money Management and Numeracy for Parents/Carers and is available on either a part-time or intensive basis and are flexible to fit around people’s lives. For more information and to sign up via the Learn Suffolk website
Suffolk Young Ones is a social group that connects and supports people in Suffolk under 60 years of age who are concerned about or have received a memory diagnosis. For more details contact 01449 707030
Confidential Benefits Calculator To make sure you are claiming all the benefits that you may be entitled to, try the The Turn2Us Benefit Calculator, it is free and confidential. To get started click on the image below which will take you to the Turn2Us website calculator.
