HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Bike Active North Suffolk (BANS) BANS have specially adapted bikes that make cycling possible for adults of all abilities.  If you or a person you care for would like to experience the enjoyment of riding a bike but have not be able to before due to a disability or illness, BANS can help. They offer one to one supervision with their volunteers.  The cycle route goes will take you along the Halesworth Millennium Green cycle path. For more information click on the image.

Music In Our Bones aims to overcome isolation across Suffolk by bringing people together through joyful song. They have created 9 health and well-being singing communities in Ipswich, Bury and Lowestoft as well as two on-line communities.  Reaching out to people who are  managing life with Parkinsons’, Stroke, MS, dementia, anxiety, depression, bereavement and recovery from enduring mental health issues. Click on the image to view the full list of available workshops. To book your place contact Tracy Sharp on 07757809297 or email musicinourbones@gmail.com.

Wednesdays with Wellbeing 2025 hosted by Wellbeing Suffolk is happening at a variety of locations across the Suffolk county throughout the year. You can and chat with them to find out how you can improve your health and wellbeing. They will be joined by other local organisations that can help you to find the support you need.

ActivLives Activity Timetable 2025  ActivLives have a wide range of activities available to improve your health and wellbeing, including, Better Balance, Yoga, Badminton. Table Tennis & other sports as well as their ActivWalks, ActivGardems, ActivFriends groups and much more. To view the full list of activities available from ActivLives, click on the image below.

Health & Wellbeing Walks Feel Good Suffolk in partnership with Ramblers UK are offering over 70 free organised walks across Suffolk. A regular walk can help you manage health conditions, build stamina, improve your sleep, boost your energy and mood and lower anxiety & stress. The Wellbeing walks are led by volunteers and offer a safe space for people to get together, walk, meet new people, explore new walking trails and become more active. Find out more on the Feel Good Suffolk website

Well Minds Booklet  East Suffolk Council have created a ‘Well Minds’ booklet which has lots of information and advice that aims to help you, your family, friends and your community with mental health and to ensure that everyone has access to supportive information and available resources they may need. Click on the image to view the booklet.

CONNECT Plus Women’s Health App provides advice and guidance to women on topics including cervical cancer, breast pain & screening, contraception, Menstrual & Menopause assessment & treatment and more.  The app is free and is now available to download and use from the App Store and Google Play.

A Free Digital Just Can’t Wait Toilet Card is now available from the The Bladder and Bowel Community and can be downloaded on to your smartphone.  The card will allow you access to use toilets that are not normally available to the public and is is widely accepted restaurants, cafe’s, shops, entertainment centres and many businesses.  If you don’t have a smartphone you can order a plastic card by post for £2.95.  Click on the images below to find out how you can get a digital card or plastic card.

Blood Pressure Testing Machines are now available to borrow, free of charge, from your local library In Suffolk.  Full instructions and advice are supplied to help guide you through the process of taking your own blood pressure.

Anglia Care Trust Supported Discharge Services (SDS) provide short term help for Suffolk residents who have no other form of support at home following a hospital discharge, including shopping, preparing meals and support getting to appointments. Click on the image below to view the PDF booklet for details on the service and eligibility.

The Menopause & Me Project from Suffolk Libraries in collaboration with Suffolk Mind provides information, support and advice for people who are experiencing the menopause & perimenopause and raises awareness and understanding of the impact menopause can have on them. The project aims to encourage local employers to sign a pledge to support their employees experiencing the menopause & perimenopause. Support people with lived experience of the menopause to help develop ways of supporting themselves and others. Create a range of free resources that are designed to support employers and people who may be affected by the menopause. For more information on the project visit the Suffolk Libraries website or email the project co-ordinators at menopauseandme@suffolklibraries.co.uk.