Mental health

Suffolk's 999 mental health calls have shot up by 60% in just three years, as police assure public 'engaging' conversations are happening behind-the-scenes when it comes to plans to scale back their attendance.

Mental health 999 calls in Suffolk rocket by nearly 60% in three years

A Suffolk MP and doctor has warned of the danger 'rushing through' plans to scale back police presence at mental health calls could pose to Suffolk residents.

A Suffolk MP and doctor has warned of the danger 'rushing through' plans to scale back police presence at mental health calls could pose to Suffolk residents.

'Don't rush through plans' to scale back police mental health calls, warns Suffolk MP

An Ipswich mum has spoken of her daughter's disappearance as the 'worst experience of her life'.

An Ipswich mum has spoken of her daughter's disappearance as the 'worst experience of her life'.

Children & Young People

Suffolk's runaway children: Mum speaks out on the 'worst experience of her life'

Earlier this week, Suffolk Constabulary announced plans to implement the 'Right Care, Right Person' strategy, which will see officers scaling back their attendance for calls regarding mental welfare.

Earlier this week, Suffolk Constabulary announced plans to implement the 'Right Care, Right Person' strategy, which will see officers scaling back their attendance for calls regarding mental welfare.

Suffolk father filled with dread over plans to scale back police mental health calls

Suffolk Police will start to scale back their officers' attendance at mental health calls later this year, but promise to maintain 'protecting and keeping people safe' as their top priority.

Suffolk Police will start to scale back their officers' attendance at mental health calls later this year, but promise to maintain 'protecting and keeping people safe' as their top priority.

Mental health care 'will not, and should not, be from the police'

One in five young people in Suffolk feel loved 'none of the time' or 'rarely' according to new research, with mental health at an all-time low.

One in five young people in Suffolk feel loved 'none of the time' or 'rarely' according to new research, with mental health at an all-time low.

Children & Young People

One in five young people in Suffolk rarely feel loved, new data reveals

A second coffee van to help a veteran mental health organisation reach more rural areas will be part-funded by a new £14,000 grant.

A second coffee van to help a veteran mental health organisation reach more rural areas will be part-funded by a new £14,000 grant.

Charity Fundraiser

New coffee van to help veteran charity keep 'spreading its wings'

The bird flu crisis has piled the pressure on during a difficult year for some Suffolk farmers

The bird flu crisis has piled the pressure on during a difficult year for some Suffolk farmers

Bird flu 'takes toll' on Suffolk farmers' mental health

Volunteers during the archaeological works in Suffolk

Volunteers during the archaeological works in Suffolk

How an archaeological dig near Sutton Hoo is helping people's mental health

Rachael Gough (middle) alongside Eve Chapman (left) and Jo Masters (right) who will be joining the walks

Rachael Gough (middle) alongside Eve Chapman (left) and Jo Masters (right) who will be joining the walks

'Emotional' community walk 'welcomes in new dawn' for suicide awareness

Farmers in East Anglia are facing a host of mental health challenges says Lloyds Bank ambassador Matt Hubbard

Farmers in East Anglia are facing a host of mental health challenges says Lloyds Bank ambassador Matt Hubbard

Region's under-pressure farmers urged to seek help

Staff at the East of England Co-op have undertaken mental health training from Suffolk Mind

Staff at the East of England Co-op have undertaken mental health training from Suffolk Mind

East Anglian retailer receives mental health training from Suffolk Mind

Ipswich MP Tom Hunt attending the mental health support event at the Corn Exchange

Ipswich MP Tom Hunt attending the mental health support event at the Corn Exchange

Public inquiry needed and health trust must be broken up now

Suffolk MPs met with health bosses to discuss the future of the region's failing NHS mental health trust.

Suffolk MPs met with health bosses to discuss the future of the region's failing NHS mental health trust.

Mixed reaction from MPs meeting to discuss region's mental health trust

Suffolk MPs have said the region's NHS mental health trust is 'past the point of no return'.

Suffolk MPs have said the region's NHS mental health trust is 'past the point of no return'.

Mental health trust 'past the point of no return', says Suffolk MP

Young people will have the opportunity to utilise spaces at Bury St Edmunds' The Rehearsal Room

Young people will have the opportunity to utilise spaces at Bury St Edmunds' The Rehearsal Room

Music room offers free rehearsal time for under 18s

Dr Beth Moseley

Dr Beth Moseley

MBE honour for doctor who helped Suffolk school put mental health first

New research has found that people across Suffolk could be putting their mental health at risk by failing to meet their need for movement.

New research has found that people across Suffolk could be putting their mental health at risk by failing to meet their need for movement.

Warning mental health at risk for people in Suffolk not moving enough

The adult ward at Northgate Hospital in Great Yarmouth was closed to new admissions after CQC inspectors threatened enforcement action. It reopened to new admissions on November 25.

The adult ward at Northgate Hospital in Great Yarmouth was closed to new admissions after CQC inspectors threatened enforcement action. It reopened to new admissions on November 25.

Mental health trust accused of cover-up over ward closures

Joe Pooley, from Ipswich, was found dead in the River Gipping in 2018 Picture: SUFFOLK CONSTABULARY

Joe Pooley, from Ipswich, was found dead in the River Gipping in 2018 Picture: SUFFOLK CONSTABULARY

'We must learn from his story': Review into Joe Pooley murder published

Mr Richardson wrote that disclosing the action plan would undermine his staff speaking openly to the inspectors

Mr Richardson wrote that disclosing the action plan would undermine his staff speaking openly to the inspectors

Mental health trust accused of 'culture of secrecy' over action plan refusal

Helen Solomon, 65, says she would rather use a food bank or skip meals than not feed her two dogs and three cats

Helen Solomon, 65, says she would rather use a food bank or skip meals than not feed her two dogs and three cats

Cost of living crisis

'They are my life': Suffolk woman's sacrifices for pets during cost of living crisis

Suffolk figures and organisations have given their views on male mental health and suicide, and how it has affected them, and how it can be prevented

Suffolk figures and organisations have given their views on male mental health and suicide, and how it has affected them, and how it can be prevented

'Ask your friends if they are ok, then ask them again' - Male mental health and suicide

Ken Hermes has received a Modern Barber award.

Ken Hermes has received a Modern Barber award.

Ipswich barber wins award for work with men's mental health

‘I’m walking proof that recovery from eating disorders is possible'

Mental health services for children and young people in Suffolk have received a financial boost of £2 million.

Mental health services for children and young people in Suffolk have received a financial boost of £2 million.

Boost of £2million for youth mental health services in Suffolk

A Campaign to Save Mental Health Services in Norfolk and Suffolk protest in 2016

A Campaign to Save Mental Health Services in Norfolk and Suffolk protest in 2016

Suffolk campaign group taking mental health fight to Parliament

Between April and June 2022, 65% of the county's population were at risk of or experiencing stress or mild/moderate mental ill health

Between April and June 2022, 65% of the county's population were at risk of or experiencing stress or mild/moderate mental ill health

Suffolk charity sees worst mental health figures since first lockdown

David Flannigan,71, Bury St Edmunds Volunteer

David Flannigan,71, Bury St Edmunds Volunteer

71-year-old man 'feels useful and has a purpose' while volunteering

Tom Haward says he has been working for the family business

Tom Haward says he has been working for the family business

Essex oyster farmer opens up on decade of mental 'healing'

Left to Right: Mason Grant, Talena Dalton, Cameron Sadler, Poppy Ferrar

Left to Right: Mason Grant, Talena Dalton, Cameron Sadler, Poppy Ferrar

Four Felixstowe youngsters receive prestigious award from Prince of Wales

Mandy Small, who served 12 years in the air force, has been announced as a competitor at the 2022 Veteran Games and Conference in Israel next week.

Mandy Small, who served 12 years in the air force, has been announced as a competitor at the 2022 Veteran Games and Conference in Israel next week.

'It's an honour' - Suffolk veteran to represent UK in Israel games

James Webb faces Italian Leon Aliu at Cage Warriors 138 in Colchester on Saturday night

James Webb faces Italian Leon Aliu at Cage Warriors 138 in Colchester on Saturday night

UFC still the goal for Webb as he returns at Cage Warriors 138

Jon and Fred welcomed at the Fairview Farm after they completed the 55-mile walk

Jon and Fred welcomed at the Fairview Farm after they completed the 55-mile walk

Father and son complete 55-mile walk to help fund new therapy centre

A plaque has been put up in Felixstowe on the bench dedicated to Kyle Donnelly who died by suicide, to help with people's mental health in an initiative by Netflix and Calm. Tom Bull-Jacobs with the bench. Inset Ricky Gervais

A plaque has been put up in Felixstowe on the bench dedicated to Kyle Donnelly who died by suicide, to help with people's mental health in an initiative by Netflix and Calm. Tom Bull-Jacobs with the bench. Inset Ricky Gervais

Plaque put on Kyle's bench to help people with mental health

A new planning application has been submitted for a new wing at the Chimneys Clinic in New Road, Rougham, to expand provision

A new planning application has been submitted for a new wing at the Chimneys Clinic in New Road, Rougham, to expand provision

Go-ahead to expand clinic for women with personality disorder

Three per cent of the Suffolk population will be asked about their mental health in a new survey

Three per cent of the Suffolk population will be asked about their mental health in a new survey

Suffolk's mental health to be examined in major survey

Suffolk residents are struggling with the effects of long Covid

Suffolk residents are struggling with the effects of long Covid

People in Suffolk struggle to sleep and exercise due to long-Covid

Jamie Small is organisng a fun day to raise money and awareness for three different Service charities.

Jamie Small is organisng a fun day to raise money and awareness for three different Service charities.

Thanks to 'inspiring young man' ahead of fun day

Dr Dan Poulter and Jayne Stevens, CEO of Suffolk User Forum has responded to the CQC's latest inspection of NSFT.

Dr Dan Poulter and Jayne Stevens, CEO of Suffolk User Forum has responded to the CQC's latest inspection of NSFT.

Suffolk's call for action to address mental health trust's 'inadequate' CQC

Emma focusses on gentle exercise, with an emphasis on the relationship between mental and physical wellbeing

Emma focusses on gentle exercise, with an emphasis on the relationship between mental and physical wellbeing

Trainer who overcame anorexia 'shocked' by menu calorie count law

Charlie's Cabin will be open for young people to go and talk about difficulties they are facing in the hope that they will not suffer in silence

Charlie's Cabin will be open for young people to go and talk about difficulties they are facing in the hope that they will not suffer in silence

Charlie's Cabin opens to help young people with mental health

New CEO of Genesis Orwell Mencap Rob Hart in Ipswich

New CEO of Genesis Orwell Mencap Rob Hart in Ipswich

Green Bike Project 'delighted' with progress for new workshop

The Crisis Risk Support and Intervention Service (CHRIS) will help youngsters at their point of greatest risk

The Crisis Risk Support and Intervention Service (CHRIS) will help youngsters at their point of greatest risk

New mental health crisis service launched for Suffolk young people

The family of Sayed Zakarya Muslimyan have said the world is not the same after the death of their son

The family of Sayed Zakarya Muslimyan have said the world is not the same after the death of their son

Family says 'world is not the same' after death of 10-year-old son

Cold water therapy at Felixstowe has improved mental and physical health for Suffolk women

Cold water therapy at Felixstowe has improved mental and physical health for Suffolk women

Moon swims at Felixstowe encourage women to 'be authentic selves'

The inquest took place at Suffolk Coroner's Court in Beacon House, White House Road, Ipswich. Picture: ADAM HOWLETT

The inquest took place at Suffolk Coroner's Court in Beacon House, White House Road, Ipswich. Picture: ADAM HOWLETT

Mother pays tribute to 'beautiful soul' son as inquest concludes

Energy costs will rise from today as Ofgem’s price cap went up by 54%.

Energy costs will rise from today as Ofgem’s price cap went up by 54%.

Cost of living crisis

'Phones are ringing off the hook' at advice centres as cost-of-living bites

Jack Vincent says it was a spur of the moment decision to do this, and has really enjoyed the challenge.

Jack Vincent says it was a spur of the moment decision to do this, and has really enjoyed the challenge.

Charity Fundraiser

Jack celebrates end to mega marathon challenge

Sophie Tomlin who was suffering from Mental health issues says her life has been changed through a scheme by Noise Solutions. Sophie with musical mentor Jay Goodrich

Sophie Tomlin who was suffering from Mental health issues says her life has been changed through a scheme by Noise Solutions. Sophie with musical mentor Jay Goodrich

Musical support 'saved my life' says 19-year-old

The research shows that over half of people in Suffolk are now susceptible to stress and mental health issues.

The research shows that over half of people in Suffolk are now susceptible to stress and mental health issues.

Over half of Suffolk people susceptible to mental health problems

Pupils at Howard Primary Academy plant the first of 3,000 for a healing wood on school grounds

Pupils at Howard Primary Academy plant the first of 3,000 for a healing wood on school grounds

First trees planted for Bury school's healing wood

A new planning application has been submitted for a new wing at the Chimneys Clinic in New Road, Rougham, to expand provision

A new planning application has been submitted for a new wing at the Chimneys Clinic in New Road, Rougham, to expand provision

New plans submitted for clinic for women with personality disorder

Wojtek Wasag has been hosting personal training sessions at Hadleigh Leisure Centre to raise funds for Ukraine. Picture: Sarah Lucy Brown

Wojtek Wasag has been hosting personal training sessions at Hadleigh Leisure Centre to raise funds for Ukraine. Picture: Sarah Lucy Brown

Charity Fundraiser

Hadleigh-based personal trainer to send funds to help Ukrainians in Poland