An information event in Aldeburgh will focus on supporting older people in the local community. The drop-in event on Thursday 21 May is being organised by the Patient Participation Group (PPG) of Aldeburgh Church Farm GP Practice and supported by … Read Article about Supporting older people in the Aldeburgh community
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Patient bus service hits the road
(source: East Anglian Daily Times) Hospital patients in rural Suffolk have been given a vital link to appointments thanks to the efforts of volunteers and generosity of fundraisers. The new bus service will be operated entirely by volunteers … Read Article about Patient bus service hits the road
Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to work within the statutory sector?
Suffolk Congress, Community Action Suffolk, Suffolk County Council and Ipswich and East Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group are providing a unique opportunity for Chief Executives and Senior Managers to take part in a cross sector work shadowing … Read Article about Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to work within the statutory sector?
Community Action Suffolk attending national event for rural village halls
The dedicated band of specialist advisers who support England’s 10,000 rural village halls are holding their annual training event in Stratford-Upon-Avon this month. The two-day event, from May 12-13, brings together village hall advisers … Read Article about Community Action Suffolk attending national event for rural village halls
Social Value Act: Suffolk needs your organisation’s experiences
Following our response to the Social Value Act Review by Lord Young (below), Community Action Suffolk is conducting a survey to obtain a Suffolk VCS response to the implementation of the Act in Suffolk and its impact on commissioning. … Read Article about Social Value Act: Suffolk needs your organisation’s experiences
Do you work with children, young people and families in Suffolk?
Community Action Suffolk is running three events across Suffolk, looking at a number of factors affecting those who work with children, young people and families. The event will repeat in this locations in June: Tuesday 2nd June in Bury St. … Read Article about Do you work with children, young people and families in Suffolk?
£600,000 arriving in Suffolk to support local communities
Community Action Suffolk has secured £600,000 from People’s Health Trust to support the three local communities in Suffolk. Residents of the wards of Gainsborough (Ipswich), Haverhill South and Kirkley (Lowestoft) have each formed a “People’s … Read Article about £600,000 arriving in Suffolk to support local communities
Sport & Event Volunteering Project featured in House of Lords debate
In a recent House of Lords debate on the social and economic value of volunteering in sport, Suffolk’s Sport & Event Volunteering Project was highlighted as a positive example of the excellent work that can be achieved through coordinated … Read Article about Sport & Event Volunteering Project featured in House of Lords debate
Tributes to local campaigner, Matthew Percy
We are deeply saddened by the news that Matthew Percy, who was an active member of UK Youth Parliament in Suffolk between 2012 - 2014, has died. Matthew was a well-known and committed campaigner in Ipswich and beyond, being involved with a … Read Article about Tributes to local campaigner, Matthew Percy
New Ipswich start-ups are finding their feet
A dozen Ipswich groups came together at Castle Hill Community Centre on 21st April to share their ideas for new start-ups and get up to speed on legal and governance requirements. CAS Insurance officer Lorna Hart answered a range of questions on … Read Article about New Ipswich start-ups are finding their feet
European Funding & Big Lottery Opt-In Partnership Event: 16th April
Thursday 16th April 2015 at Woodbridge Rugby Club, Suffolk As part of the Building Better Opportunities development work linked to the Big Lottery Opt-In for European funding, Community Action Suffolk is holding a partnership building event for … Read Article about European Funding & Big Lottery Opt-In Partnership Event: 16th April
Do you know how many volunteers there are in Suffolk?
Well, no-one really knows... but Community Action Suffolk is aiming to find out and you can help us! In a world where figures often feel like they hold the answers to many questions, we are coming to you to ask for your … Read Article about Do you know how many volunteers there are in Suffolk?
Developing an Integrated Health and Care Early Adopter Site in Ipswich (IP3/4 area)
Ipswich and East Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group (IESCCG), Adult & Community Services (ACS) and Children & Young People’s Services (CYP), Suffolk County Council, would like to invite you to participate in a workshop to develop the first … Read Article about Developing an Integrated Health and Care Early Adopter Site in Ipswich (IP3/4 area)
Developing the Joint Commissioning Strategy for People with Learning Disabilities
(Message from Suffolk County Council) Suffolk County Council and the Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are in the process of developing the Joint Commissioning Strategy for People with Learning Disabilities. The strategy is to … Read Article about Developing the Joint Commissioning Strategy for People with Learning Disabilities
Are you a new group finding your feet, or an established group with experience to share?
We are pleased to announce details of this networking event offered by Community Action Suffolk in Ipswich. This will take place in Ipswich on Tuesday 21st April 2015 from 10am – 12.30pm. Are you a new or fledgling … Read Article about Are you a new group finding your feet, or an established group with experience to share?
