Wellbeing and Community Support
We know that rising costs can make it harder for people to get together and do the things they enjoy.
Staying in touch with others can help you feel happier and more supported.
We want to make sure that people can still connect and take care of their wellbeing.
There are lots of local groups and services that can help you:
- feel part of your community
- make new friends
- learn new skills and feel more confident
- get help with money worries
- improve your health and wellbeing
Community meet-ups and wellbeing services
There are warm, friendly places across Suffolk where you can meet others, chat, and stay warm.
- Suffolk Libraries - all libraries in Suffolk are warm spaces
- Good Neighbour schemes offer help with everyday tasks and often run coffee mornings, afternoon teas, or lunch clubs
- Men’s Sheds are friendy workshops where people can share skills and talk
- The Rural Coffee Caravan brings people together in villages for social events
- Living Well in Winter Groups in Babergh and Living Well in Winter Groups in Mid Suffolk offer accessible, inclusive spaces and affordable activities that help you stay connected throughout Winter
- Exercise Referral Scheme - if your doctor thinks it would help, you can join fun exercise sessions to feel better
- Our Holiday Activities and Food Programme includes free holiday clubs and meals for qualifying children
- Feel Good Suffolk provide free advice and support to help you make healthy changes
Social prescribing
If you want to meet people or join a group but don’t know where to start, a social prescriber can help. They’ll talk to you about what you enjoy and what support you need, then help you find the right local group or activity.
Connect for Health is a free, confidential service available to everyone over the age of 18. It is available to residents in Stowmarket, Debenham, Hadleigh and Ipswich. (For details of eligible areas please see contact Connect for Health.)
Email c4h.suffolk@nhs.net
Phone 01394 332265