News Archive May 2018
Suffolk Mind aims to improve mental wellbeing for residents and businesses in Newmarket
Suffolk Mind, is providing free courses for the residents and businesses of Newmarket to help improve mental wellbeing in the town.
The charity is working with businesses, schools, charities and local government to make Suffolk the best place in the world to talk about and take care of mental health. Now it’s targeting Newmarket to give it the attention it deserves.
Author: Stuart Dent
Posted on: 11th May 2018
Suffolk Mind launches new service to tackle dementia in young people
Suffolk Mind is launching a new service to support people in Suffolk who have traits or a diagnosis of young onset dementia. Figures suggest that those who live with the condition may be up to 6-9% of all people with dementia. Overall in Suffolk, it is estimated that 12,800 people are living with dementia.
Author: Stuart Dent
Posted on: 11th May 2018
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Who's heading to the Suffolk Show next Wednesday & Thursday? We'll be on the Suffolk County Council stand - blue 195. Come and see us and our friendly dragon to learn how to dragon breath and plant some seeds.
We are delighted that the new Chairman of the Suffolk County Council, Councillor James Finch, has chosen Suffolk Mind as his charity of the year for 2019/2020, helping us in our aim of making Suffolk the best place in the world for talking about and taking care of mental health. He’s doing lots for us this year, more details here: www.suffolkmind.org.uk/chairmanscharity
Suffolk County Council Chairman’s Charity - Suffolk Mind
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Spread the loveWe are delighted that the Chairman of the Suffolk County Council, Councillor James Finch, has chosen Suffolk Mind as his charity of the year, helping us in our aim of making Suffolk the best place in the world for talking about and taking care of mental health. This year James wants t...More staff at Suffolk Mind have become Dementia Friends today during Dementia Action Week.
To find out why we're becoming Dementia Friends, read this article: www.suffolkmind.org.uk/news/suffolk-mind-staff-to-become-dementia-friends-during-dementia-action-...
Staff at Suffolk Mind have been training to become Dementia Friends during Dementia Action Week. Find out more here: www.suffolkmind.org.uk/news/suffolk-mind-staff-to-become-dementia-friends-during-dementia-action-...
A fantastic challenge by Siemens Healthcare who have chosen Suffolk Mind as their Charity of the Year for 2019. A huge good luck and thank you to the team. bit.ly/2Qf97wl
We are delighted that the new Chairman of the Suffolk County Council, Councillor James Finch, has chosen Suffolk Mind as his charity of the year for 2019/2020. He’s doing lots for us this year, more details here: https://t.co/8ONnqeV8YS #charity #fundraising #suffolkcharity
This is amazing! Thank you so much to the organisers and everyone who played a part in this fantastic event! The money will go towards helping us in our mission of making Suffolk the best place in the world for talking about and taking care of mental health #fundraising #thankyou
More staff at Suffolk Mind have become Dementia Friends today during Dementia Action Week.
To find out why we're becoming Dementia Friends, read this article: https://t.co/xtktYhiBfv #DementiaActionWeek #DementiaActionWeek2019 #Dementia
Fundraising Events
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24 hour Cycle Challenge (1)
Event Date: 01/02/2019
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Avid Spring Climbing Competition (1)
Event Date: 30/03/2019
We are a new climbing wall in Ipswich and are holding our spring climbing competition on Saturday 30th March, 1pm - 5pm.
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Bury St Edmunds Round Table Three Peaks Challenge 2019 (1)
Event Date: 29/06/2019
Bury St Edmunds Round Table Three Peaks Challenge 2019
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Bypass Nurseries BIG Weekend 1st & 2nd June 2019 (1)
Event Date: 01/06/2019
Bypass Nurseries are hosting their BIG Weekend on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd June 2019. There will be lots of special activities and offers throughout the weekend, including storytelling and meeting some of the reptiles and a special guest hedgehog for the children. There will also be a prize draw, -
Charity Football Match: Ipswich Town FC Women (1)
Event Date: 12/05/2019
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MTG Charity Game Day (1)
Event Date: 16/02/2019
Gaming and socializing for a good cause.
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Orwell Challenge (1)
Event Date: 23/06/2019
If you love the Suffolk Countryside and would like to support Suffolk Mind, then why not take on the Orwell Challenge and fundraise for Suffolk Mind at the same time? -
RED January 2019 (24)
Event Date: 01/01/2019
RED January is a fun initiative that encourages you to support your own mental health by doing something active every single day. Some people are also raising money for Suffolk Mind whilst they do it. If you can't find your friend on here, they may be fundraising on Just Giving.
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Suffolk County Council Chairman’s Charity (1)
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We are delighted that the Chairman of the Suffolk County Council, Councillor James Finch, has chosen Suffolk Mind as his charity of the year, helping us in our aim of making Suffolk the best place in the world for talking about and taking care of mental health.
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Suffolk Food Hall (1)
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The team at the Suffolk Food Hall have chosen Suffolk Mind as one of their chosen charities of the year for 2019 and are supporting us with many events and activities throughout the year.
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The 24 hour Suffolk Mind walk (2)
Event Date: 22/06/2019
I am currently training in respiratory medicine and general medicine at Ipswich hospital. I wanted to do something challenging both physically and mentally to raise awareness of mental health at the hospital. I have teamed up with Suffolk Mind who I feel do a fantastic job in the community.
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TMJ (1)
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TMJ Interiors was established in 1981, and has become a leader in specialist joinery and the interior fit-out industry. We manufacture and install quality joinery for the commercial, residential and specialist sectors, and we pride ourselves on our highly skilled and dedicated team. This year, we
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Walk This Way (1)
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Support this new initiative that raises awareness and funding for local mental health agencies in our area, including Suffolk Mind.
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