Virtual Leaflet Rack
This is a list of organisations we might work with or refer people to. You can visit any of their websites by clicking on their name below. The websites will open in a new window.
For convenience they are grouped into categories – clicking on the category name will take you to the list of organisations in that category.
Housing Related Support in Suffolk
Suffolk Community Services Directory
Suffolk Observatory (data, statistics and reports all about Suffolk)
Friends of the Elderly (Grants for older people living on low incomes).
Hour Community (Framlingham & surrounding villages: Befriending, Community Transport, Dementia, Mental Health)
Later Life Community Connect (A single point of access telephone line for people aged 65+).
Medequip (Alarm Pendants).
Silverline (Free helpline, befriending & advice)
Our Special Friends (website) (Enhancing human wellbeing through animal companionship) Our Special Friends (‘Introduction To’ PDF July 2021)
Suffolk Artlink (Charity to improve quality of life for young, old & disabled)
Befriending Scheme Friendship and learning opportunities for vulnerable people (16yrs+) across Suffolk
Community Action Suffolk – Buddy Up
hullo (‘A Conversation For Everyone’)
Independent Age regular phone calls with their volunteers
SCODP – KIT (Suffolk Coalition of Disabled People ‘Keep In Touch’ service)
SilverLine telephone friendship
SilverSurfers community and chat
Easy Going Trails (18 mapped, easy to follow trails to make countryside walking accessible).
Fit Villages (Project supporting rural communities to set up physical activity sessions).
Green Light Trust (Nature inspired wellbeing courses and programmes).
Inspire Suffolk (Offering as many people as possible the chance to play sport regardless of age, gender, ability or background).
Mens Sheds (A place to pursue practical interest and make social connections).
Sport England (Giving everyone the chance to benefit from sporting activity).
U3A (Bringing together older people to develop their interests and continue learning in a friendly and informal way).
Activities for Disabled Children & Young People
Family Lives Support Line and advice on a wide range of family issues.
Get Safe Online Free expert advice on safeguarding children online. Partnered with the UK Gov National Crime Agency.
HomeStart A local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through their challenging times.
NSPCC – Keeping children safe online
The concerned parents toolbox, 120 tools and tips to protect your kids online
4YP – Suffolk Young People’s Health Project
Playing Out (Making our streets places for children to play)
The Street Furniture Company – online resource to help parents keep children safe whilst letting them play outdoors.
Information Services
ACT Anglia Care Trust (Supporting & safeguarding children and vulnerable adults)
Action Fraud (National fraud and cyber crime reporting centre).
Alumah (Supporting those affected by domestic abuse).
Cyber Aware (UK Gov advice on how to stay secure online during coronavirus).
MASH -Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (Suffolk County Council -Supporting people at risk from abuse)
Medaille Trust (Refuge and Freedom from Modern Slavery)
Suffolk ‘Fire Safety In Your Home’ leaflet and QR code link to the “Check if you are eligible for a visit” page
Suffolk Restorative Approaches Hub (Resolving conflict).
The Ferns (Free support for those affected by sexual abuse).
Activities for Disabled Children & Young People
DAB Disability Advice Bureau Ipswich
DANES Disability Advice North East Suffolk
DAS Disability Advice Service East Suffolk
Dyslexia – Suffolk Dyslexia Association
East Anglian DriveAbility (Specialises in enabling outdoor mobility)
Remap (Custom made equipment)
RNIB (Support for a range of sight conditions)
Visit England (Accessible accommodation)
Connect For Health – Community Connectors
Dementia Adventure (Supported holidays and adventures)
Green Light Trust (Nature inspired wellbeing)
Hearing Advisory Service (and Hearing Aid Clinics, Suffolk)
Heart Support Suffolk – Upbeat
Iceni Post – Health & Wellbeing (News & Events for Suffolk & Norfolk)
Richmond Fellowship (Mental health charity)
Suffolk Sight (Support for those affected by sight loss and visual impairment).
Suffolk Young People’s Health Project
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Yana (Rural mental health support)
Lofty Heights (Specialist home decluttering and clearance, working closely with NHS, local authorities and housing associations to support vulnerable community members).
Medequip (Alarm Pendants).
Suffolk Mind Supported Housing (Supported accommodation and mental health recovery approaches).
Solo Housing (Support housing & lodgings for single people including supported accommodation for young people).
Cassiobury Court (Armed forces veterans drug & alcohol rehab).
PTSD 999 (Support for serving, retired & voluntary emergency services people and their family & friends).
SSAFA (Forces help).
Discover Suffolk walk/cycle
EAD Regional Transport Hub (Advice & support on transport and activity accessibility for those who can no longer drive, or have never driven, to help relieve isolation).
