Ace Anglia is a people-led advocacy organisation working with people with learning disabilities and autistic people across Suffolk. Ace is a registered charity & company limited by guarantee. Ace is people-led, meaning organisational and strategic decisions are made jointly by a board of Trustees & an Advisory Group.
Our vision is for a world where everyone has their voice heard so that people live good lives as part of their community with the right support, at the right time from the right people.
Leading Lives provides high quality social care support for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.
We are an employee owned, not-for-profit social enterprise. Any surplus we make is re-invested back into services for our customers or in the local community through our Community Benefit Fund.
Orwell Housing Association currently owns or manages over 4,300 homes, providing safe and secure accommodation for over 8,200 people while operating in 12 local authority areas. They employ in the region of 800 people and provide housing, care and support services with customers at their heart.
ActivLives is a local independent charity working in Ipswich and across Suffolk to keep people active, connected and involved with their local community through accessible sports and exercise, learning new skills and volunteering opportunities.
Autism Anglia is an independent charity that provides care and support to autistic children, adults, and their families in East Anglia.
Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity that supports thousands of people, their families and carers every year.
Our work includes providing a range of high quality services for disabled and disadvantaged people and campaigning for changes that disabled people want.
Our vision is for a world where disabled people are seen for who they are.
Our mission is to support disabled people to have equality, choice and independence.
Suffolk County Council Learning Disability and Autism support local support and services for people with learning disabilities and information about Suffolk Learning Disability Partnership.
www.suffolk.gov.uk/care-and-support-for-adults/keep-well-and-active/learning-disabilities
Ormiston Families work ‘with’, rather than ‘for’, families. We build supportive partnerships, communities and networks. We value each other’s strengths and we work together to drive results.
Suffolk and North East Essex information page is relevant for adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults. Some information will also be relevant to children and young people. Please refer to each section for further detail. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Suffolk Advocacy Service is delivered by a partnership which includes POhWER, Suffolk Family Carers, ACE Anglia and Suffolk User Forum.
Suffolk User Forum (SUF) is an independent mental health user led involvement, peer support and advocacy organisation. Listening and giving people a voice is central to our work. Our support is designed around people’s individual needs, choices, and what matters to them. We promote the mentoring value of lived experience through meaningful coproduction and intervention-based support.
www.suffolkuserforum.co.uk
Healthwatch is your health and social care champion.
If you use health services or need care, we want to hear about your experiences. We have the power to make sure NHS leaders and other decision makers listen to your feedback and improve standards of care. We can also help you to find reliable and trustworthy advice and information.
Last year we helped over a million people like you to have your say and get the support you need.
Realise Futures is company organised in three divisions, Learning, Coaching & Advice, Employment and RF Works (seven distinct social businesses). Together they provide professional and tailored opportunities that support people to realise their potential.
Suffolk Parent Carer Forum is a charitable organisation formed by parents, carers and family members of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), striving to shape and improve provisions and services in Suffolk.
Genesis Orwell Mencap services include daytime support services, support in the home and community, domiciliary services, an evening social club, supported living, the Green Bike Project, and the Genesis Garden Furniture workshop. Whether you would like to join one session or receive 24-hour support every day of the year, contact us for more information.
Please note we are in the process of adding more organisations to this page. If you would like to be added email, info@suffolkordinarylives.co.uk