Local Support

Activities Unlimited

Activities Unlimited is run by Suffolk County Council and provides short breaks and leisure activities to disabled children aged 0-25 in Suffolk.

Visit the Activities Unlimited website

Suffolk Parent Carer Network

A network of parents and carers of children with additional needs and/or disabilities. They offer support to Suffolk parents online and over the phone.

Visit the Suffolk Parent Carer Network website

Home-Start in Suffolk

Home-Start in Suffolk is the county’s largest family support charity. Their vision is that every child in Suffolk is given the best start in life because of the love, support and guidance they receive from their parents, guardians or the people performing the role of their parents.

Visit the Home-Start in Suffolk website

Child Health Clinics

A Suffolk County Council ran clinic held at Rosehill Library where Health and Children’s Centre staff provide support for your child’s growth and development, sleeping, infant feeding, coping with, minor illnesses, managing a crying baby, immunizations, toileting and any other concerns you have about your child, yourself or your family.

Visit the Suffolk Council website

National Support

NSPCC

If you’re worried about a child, even if you’re unsure, contact NSPCC professional counsellors for help, advice and support.

Visit the NSPCC website

Childline

Offers free, confidential advice and support for any child 18 years or under, whatever the worry.

Visit the Childline website

Contact: For families with disabled children

Contact support families with the best possible guidance and information. For every shape and size of family, whatever they need and whatever their child’s disability.

Visit the Contact website

Dyspraxia Foundation

The helpline is available to help you with problems and issues you may encounter; offering help and advice to people with dyspraxia, parents, carers, and families about or on the subject of dyspraxia.

Visit the Dyspraxia Foundation website

Cleft Lip and Palate Association

The helpline is available to help you with problems and issues you may encounter; offering help and advice to people with dyspraxia, parents, carers, and families about or on the subject of dyspraxia.

Visit the Cleft Lip and Palate Association website

Change4Life

Change4Life aims to help your family be healthier and happier. Find out more about what’s really in the food your family eats.

Visit the Change4Life website