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My Voice

25th June 2026

My Voice Focus Group: 3rd July 2026

Join us at the My Voice Focus Group in July! When: Friday 3rd July 2026Where: Kesgrave Community Centre, Twelve-acre approach, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 1JFTime: 10:30am – 12:30pm The My Voice Focus Groups are for anyone interested in the Suffolk Joint Learning Disability Strategy. This meeting works to help people with learning disabilities live good lives as part of their community, with the right support, at the right time, from the right people. The meeting is presented in Easy Read, making…

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Community Events

17th February 2026

Beyond Labels Exhibtion

Suffolk Archives are opening their new exhibition Beyond Labels: Celebrating Disability in Suffolk, at The Hold Ipswich from 27 February – 30 May. Beyond Labels has been developed in collaboration with a community forum, and with contributions from groups, schools, individuals, and organisations to bring the exhibition to life. The exhibition will also include the new community art installation Unlabelled. More than 30 local community groups and schools have decorated 150 giant labels to represent lived experience of disability, and…

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My Home

9th September 2024

My Home Focus Group: 19th September 2024

Join us at the My Home Focus Group in September and sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/MyHomeFCSep24 When: Thursday 19th SeptemberWhere: Kesgrave Community Centre, Twelve-acre approach, Ipswich, IP5 1JFTime: 10:30 – 12:30 The My Home Focus Groups are for anyone who has an interest in the Suffolk Joint Learning Disability Strategy this could be people with a learning disability, autistic people, families and carers, provider organisations, members of the public, key organisations and businesses. There are 4 My Home Focus Groups a…

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My Health

7th May 2024

My Voice Focus Group & People at the heart of care workshop

On 29th April we had two great workshops at Kesgrave Community and Conference Centre. My Voice Focus group and People at the heart of care. The My Voice Focus Group – Your Ordinary Life: how ACS can support you The My Voice Focus Groups are for anyone who has an interest in the Suffolk Joint Learning Disability Strategy. This could be people with a learning disability, autistic people, families and carers or provider organisations. The My Voice Focus Group is…

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My Voice

5th December 2023

Suffolk Learning Disability Strategy: My Voice Focus Group

Sign up to the next My Voice Focus Group: My Voice Focus Group link Date and time: 14th December 10:30am – 12:30pm Where: The Conference Centre Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave IP5 1JF The My Voice Focus Groups are for anyone who has an interest in the Suffolk Joint Learning Disability Strategy. This could be people with a learning disability, autistic people, families and carers, provider organisations, members of the public, key organisations and businesses. There are 4 My Voice Focus…

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News

13th October 2023

Suffolk Learning Disability Strategy: My Health Focus Group

Sign up to the My Health Focus Group Date and time of this meeting Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:30 – 12:30 Venue of this meeting Kesgrave Community Conference Centre (The Orwell Room ) Twelve Acre Approach Kesgrave IP5 1JF To register for the My Health Focus Group meeting, please click this link: https://tinyurl.com/MyhealthFocusOcto23  The My Health Focus Groups are for anyone interested in the Suffolk Joint Learning Disability Strategy. This could be people with a learning disability, autistic people, families…

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My Life

28th September 2023

Grow Your Future at ActivGardens – for people aged 16+

If you are looking for a new direction come and take part in our programme to develop practical skills and build confidence on your way to further learning, training or employment! In this free 12-week course, you will learn about gardening, horticulture and nature conservation in our safe, welcoming and inspiring community gardens. Grow Your Future is for anyone aged 16+ who are unemployed or economically inactive, and not engaging in education or training.

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7th September 2023

Suffolk Learning Disability Strategy: My Health Focus Group

The My Health Focus Groups are for anyone interested in the Suffolk Joint Learning Disability Strategy. This could be people with a learning disability, autistic people, families and carers, provider organisations, members of the public, key organisations and businesses. There are 6 My Health Focus Groups a year: online and face-to-face. The My Health Focus Group is co-chaired by: Wendy Scott, Head of Quality Mental Health Learning Disability and Autism, Suffolk & North East Essex ICB Mark Conquer, Expert with…

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My Life

18th April 2023

My Life Focus Group 19th April 2023 Agenda

The Suffolk Learning Disability Partnership Board would like to invite self-advocates, families and carers, provider organisations, board members, key organisations, and wider partnership to the Suffolk Learning Disability Strategy: My Life Focus Group. About this meeting The refresh of this strategy maintains our commitment to work together with partners across Suffolk, to work in new and different ways to ensure that people with learning disabilities live good lives as part of their community with the right support at the right time, from…

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News

6th March 2023

My Voice Focus Group 16th March Agenda

The Suffolk Learning Disability Partnership Board would like to invite self-advocates, families and carers, provider organisations, board members, key organisations, and wider partnership to the Suffolk Learning Disability Strategy: My Voice Focus Group. About this meeting The refresh of this strategy maintains our commitment to work together with partners across Suffolk, to work in new and different ways to ensure that people with learning disabilities live good lives as part of their community with the right support at the right time, from…

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My Health

23rd February 2023

Know your body, Know your breasts

Ace Anglia have worked in co-production with Suffolk Community Foundation, Self-Advocates and Learning Disability Liaison Nurses to make a film about breast awareness, ‘Know your body, Know your breasts.’ Men and women can both get breast cancer. This film highlights signs you should look out for and what to do if you are worried or notice anything different. For more information: Breast Sense Glove, buy here: https://tinyurl.com/yc8659za How to Check for the Signs of Male Breast Cancer | Lorraine https://www.aceanglia.com/news/…

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News

21st February 2023

My Life Focus Group 22nd February 2023 Agenda

The Suffolk Learning Disability Partnership Board would like to invite self-advocates, families and carers, provider organisations, board members, key organisations, and wider partnership to the Suffolk Learning Disability Strategy: My Life Focus Group. About this meeting The refresh of this strategy maintains our commitment to work together with partners across Suffolk, to work in new and different ways to ensure that people with learning disabilities live good lives as part of their community with the right support at the right time, from…

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News

1st February 2023

My Health Focus Group 3rd February 2023

The ‘My Health focus group’ is a co-produced meeting, part the Suffolk Learning Disability Strategy 2021/22 About this event The Suffolk Learning Disability Partnership Board would like to invite self-advocates, families and carers, provider organisations, key organisations, and wider partnership members to a meeting for the My Health focus group. The refresh of this strategy maintains our commitment to work together with partners across Suffolk, to work in new and different ways to ensure that people with learning disabilities live…

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News

9th January 2023

Ace Anglia Women’s Health Project (Bowel Screening) – 12th & 13th January 2023

Ace Anglia are hosting women’s health workshops starting 12th January 2023 – 10th March 2023. The first Women’s Health Workshop is about Bowel Screening. 12th January Date and Venue: January 12 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Realise Futures Lovetofts DriveSuffolk, Ipswich IP1 5NZ FREE To register for the Bowel Screening workshop please click this link: https://tinyurl.com/383hsp8t 13th January Date and Venue: January 13 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Zoom FREE To register for the Bowel Screening workshop please click this link: https://tinyurl.com/yrkc88a7 This workshop…

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9th January 2023

Suffolk Learning Disability Strategy: My Home Focus Group

The Suffolk Learning Disability Partnership Board would like to invite self-advocates, families and carers, provider organisations, board members, key organisations, and wider partnership to the Suffolk Learning Disability Strategy: My Home Focus Group. About this meeting The My Home Focus Group is a new group as part of the updated Suffolk Learning Disability Strategy 2021/22. The re-fresh of this strategy maintains our commitments to work together with partners across Suffolk. We want to work in new and different ways to ensure…

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9th January 2023

Suffolk Learning Disability Strategy: My Home Focus Group

The Suffolk Learning Disability Partnership Board would like to invite self-advocates, families and carers, provider organisations, board members, key organisations, and wider partnership to the Suffolk Learning Disability Strategy: My Home Focus Group. About this meeting The My Home Focus Group is a new group as part of the updated Suffolk Learning Disability Strategy 2021/22. The re-fresh of this strategy maintains our commitments to work together with partners across Suffolk. We want to work in new and different ways to ensure…

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9th January 2023

Suffolk Learning Disability Strategy: My Voice Focus Group

The Suffolk Learning Disability Partnership Board would like to invite self-advocates, families and carers, provider organisations, board members, key organisations, and wider partnership to the Suffolk Learning Disability Strategy: My Voice Focus Group. About this meeting The My Voice Focus Group is a new group as part of the updated Suffolk Learning Disability Strategy 2021/22. The re-fresh of this strategy maintains our commitments to work together with partners across Suffolk. We want to work in new and different ways to ensure…

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9th January 2023

Suffolk Learning Disability Strategy: My Voice Focus Group

The Suffolk Learning Disability Partnership Board would like to invite self-advocates, families and carers, provider organisations, board members, key organisations, and wider partnership to the Suffolk Learning Disability Strategy: My Voice Focus Group. About this meeting The My Voice Focus Group is a new group as part of the updated Suffolk Learning Disability Strategy 2021/22. The re-fresh of this strategy maintains our commitments to work together with partners across Suffolk. We want to work in new and different ways to ensure…

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9th January 2023

Suffolk Learning Disability Strategy: My Voice Focus Group

The Suffolk Learning Disability Partnership Board would like to invite self-advocates, families and carers, provider organisations, board members, key organisations, and wider partnership to the Suffolk Learning Disability Strategy: My Voice Focus Group. About this meeting The My Voice Focus Group is a new group as part of the updated Suffolk Learning Disability Strategy 2021/22. The re-fresh of this strategy maintains our commitments to work together with partners across Suffolk. We want to work in new and different ways to ensure…

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doctor writing notes with patient

9th January 2023

Suffolk Learning Disability Strategy: My Health Focus Group

The Suffolk Learning Disability Partnership Board would like to invite self-advocates, families and carers, provider organisations, board members, key organisations, and wider partnership to the Suffolk Learning Disability Strategy: My Health Focus Group. About this meeting The My Health Focus Group is a new group as part of the updated Suffolk Learning Disability Strategy 2021/22. The re-fresh of this strategy maintains our commitments to work together with partners across Suffolk. We want to work in new and different ways to ensure…

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News

25th November 2022

My Health Focus Group 2nd December 2022

The Health Focus group is a co-produced meeting that is part of the development of The Suffolk Learning Disability Strategy 2021/22 About this event The Suffolk Learning Disability Board would like to invite you to the My Health Focus Group. We aim to co-produce this focus group with self-advocates, families and carers, provider organisations and board members. We want to: Date and time Friday, 2nd December 2022 10:00 – 12:00 Where is the meeting? On Zoom Click here to register…

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My Life

24th October 2022

My Life Focus Group Agenda 3rd November 2022

The My Life Focus group is a co-produced meeting that is part of the development of The Suffolk Learning Disability Strategy 2021/22 About this event The Suffolk Learning Disability Board would like to invite you to the My Life Focus Group. We aim to co-produce this focus group with self-advocates, families and carers, provider organisations and board members. What is happening on the day? We will be hosting the My Life Focus Group at Kesgrave Conference Centre. Please see easy…

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News

24th August 2022

Walk-in Covid Vaccination – 8th September 2022

The NHS is offering coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines to children and young people As we enter the autumn and winter months, it is advised that children/young people aged 5 to 18 years should be offered the chance to be vaccinated. Vaccination is particularly important for children/young people who have health conditions that put them at high risk from COVID-19. We are holding a family-friendly Covid 19 vaccination clinic on Cornhill and the Unity Centre, Whitton, in Ipswich. We also welcome enquiries…

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News

1st August 2022

Suffolk Learning Disability Strategy My Home Focus Group is now Monday 3 October 2022

The Home Focus group is a co-produced meeting that is part of the development of The Suffolk Learning Disability Strategy 2021/22 About this event The Suffolk Learning Disability Board would like to invite you to the My Home Focus Group. We aim to co-produce this focus group with self-advocates, families and carers, provider organisations and board members. We want to: Showcase and celebrate best practice Identify projects to work together on Explore how we want the group to work, communicate…

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