Suffolk People First: April 2025

Suffolk People First is a county-wide self-advocacy event hosted by Suffolk based advocacy organisation, Ace Anglia.

This event is for people with a learning disability, autistic people, their families and providers.

The quarterly events bring together self-advocates, family carers, support workers and health & social care professionals from across Suffolk. We have guest speakers from local, regional and national organisations.

The events aim to:

• Work in co-production with delegates on implementing the Suffolk Learning Disability Strategy 2023/24
• Bring people together
• Provide opportunities for people to talk directly to the Learning Disability Partnership Board
• Provide opportunities for people to share good news or stories
• Host presentations about policy, organisations, or projects.

Agenda:

What Does Community Mean to You?

• We’ll watch a video and then do a tabletop exercise about community and how to include everyone. Health and Wellbeing in the Community
• We will talk to community organisations and groups about how they help people in their community.

Who Do You Talk To?

• Claire Tolliday, Head of Financial Inclusion and Advice Service at Suffolk County Council, will lead a conversation about who to contact for support and advice. We will hear Joel’s presentation on the Motability scheme and your rights.

Looking Ahead

• Your thoughts and views on how we can continue to build welcoming, supportive communities for people with learning disabilities in the future.

Check out more information about self-advocacy groups and Suffolk people first: https://www.aceanglia.com/what-we-do/self-advocacy/

Sign up here: April 14th 2025