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Moving Snakes and Ladders
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Partnership Working
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Hospitalisation Checklist
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There are many pitfalls when moving home. These can be avoided with some simple planning. We've designed a fun game to explain this.
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As used in the Suffolk Hoarding Conference 2018.
A visual representation of the support available within the community and how they link up. |
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Responsible for an adult that has been admitted to hospital?
Here is a checklist for what may need doing within the property to protect belongings and reduce unnecessary expenditure or fines. |
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Useful Links
Waste/Recycle
Find out what bulky waste includes, how to get it collected by your local waste collection authority or find out how to re-use and recycle bulky items. Click here for link
Support
Age UK Suffolk
Age UK Suffolk is a local, independent charity, working with and for older people in Suffolk. Everything that we do is centred around improving the lives of older people across Suffolk.
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Carers Assessment Suffolk
If you care for someone, you can have an assessment to see what might help make your life easier.
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Contact Customer First
Customer First is the first point of contact for social services in Suffolk. We deal with enquiries and referrals about adults, children and mental health assessments.
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Samaritans
Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide.
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SCC Self Neglect and Hoarding Policy
Suffolk Family Carers
Suffolk Family Carers is an established charity, helping family carers of all ages across Suffolk get the support they need to live fuller lives.
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Suffolk Fire and Rescue
Fire safety in the home.
How to apply to book a safer home visit, what to do if there's a fire in your home, carers support and a list of fire safety leaflets.
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How to apply to book a safer home visit, what to do if there's a fire in your home, carers support and a list of fire safety leaflets.
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SSAFA
We provide lifelong support to those who are serving or have served in the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Marines or the Royal Air Force, and to their families. Founded in 1885, we’re extremely proud of our long-standing heritage and of all the work we do with inspiring people from Suffolk, across the UK and around the world.
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Financial
Claming Discretionary Housing Payments
In special circumstances, we can make a discretionary housing payment to give extra help with rent. If the amount you are awarded is not enough to meet your rent, you can apply for a discretionary housing payment. We treat every claim individually.
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Housing
Homechoice
Gateway to Homechoice is a choice based lettings system, where social housing properties are advertised in the local authority areas of Babergh, Braintree, Colchester, East Suffolk, Ipswich, Maldon and Mid Suffolk.
Properties that are available for rent will be advertised each week.
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Properties that are available for rent will be advertised each week.
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S.C.O.O.P
Support Care of Older People are a community support provider for older people some who may experience mental health difficulties This includes people who experience memory impairment e.g., Dementia related illnesses yet still choose to live in their chosen accommodation. In certain situations SCOOP can provide support to younger people depending on their needs.
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Solo Housing
Solo Housing has been working with single people to find housing solutions since 1985.We help a range of people, from those who simply need a roof over their head, to those who need regular help to overcome problems that they may be experiencing. At Solo we believe in people and our intention is to provide opportunities for those who pass through our door to improve their lives.
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Helpful News Articles
East Anglian Daily Times - Hoarder living in clutter and mess is helped by Social Enterprise
BBC Radio Suffolk - July 2nd, Exclusive access to a hoarders home.