Anglia Care Trust

Following figures that show a 43% rise from 2021/2 to 2023/4 in people contacting ACT following physical violence, and a 29% rise in reports of sexual abuse, our Operational Manager Amanda Page reports "Realistically, when we're talking about physical abuse, whether it’s physical violence or sexual, it is very likely that you will also have coercive controlling or psychological and emotional abuse going on at the same time.” Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4h9KJbg For any kind of abuse: physical, mental, financial, sexual, online, we're here 24/7 for support, advice and action: 0800 977 5690/online chat: https://lnkd.in/dwrzkfK . . #domesticabuse #suffolkdomesticabusehelpline #physicalabuse #sexualabuse #financialabuse #onlineabuse #coercivecontrol #controllingbehaviour #psychologicalabuse #physicalviolence #sexualviolence #emotionalabuse #24hourhelpline #dahelpline #suffolkhelpline

Would you like a volunteering role to suit you? Would you like to tell us how many hours you've got free? Would you like your role to match your interests and experience? Would you like to choose who you work with and how you make a difference? Get in touch and find out about the many opportunities we've got available - we'll never put a square peg in a round hole! 01473 622888 / volunteer@angliacaretrust.org.uk . . #charityvolunteers #supportingserviceusers #volunteeringpositions #lifeexperience #angliacaretrust #ACT #suffolkcharity #volunteerwithus #ACTcharity #suffolkvolunteers #norfolkvolunteers #appropriateadult #independentvisitor #youchoose #volunteeringtosuityou

Our money advisers work hard to help our service users with all kinds of issues. If you're struggling, Suffolk Libraries are offering various drop-in advice sessions on banking and all kinds of issues: https://bit.ly/3wxq1QJ. Here are a list of organisations that may also be able to help: https://bit.ly/3wywGKu For money saving tips, download our free booklet 'Reducing Everyday Living Costs' - it's packed with useful information: https://bit.ly/3Kw2Z0F . . #moneyadvice #moneyadvisers #struggling #moneysavingtips #reducingcosts #livingcosts #costofliving #suffolklibraries #dropinadvice #bankingadvice #angliacaretrust #freebooklet

We often have job opportunities as our services are constantly growing and developing: https://lnkd.in/dDxzGQ7. Many of our vacancies are filled by people who already volunteer for us. Before you apply for any of our roles, take a look at stories from our staff, volunteers and service users: https://lnkd.in/djG7Na3Q and read our booklet 'Why Work for Act' . . #jobopportunity #recruitment #jobvacancy #vacancies #opportunities #volunteer #jobroles #jobhunting #whyworkforact

Things aren't always what they seem. Here's the story of a TikTok star with 25k+ followers who showed the world their loving relationship. The reality was different and included coercive control, online stalking, spyware and violence: https://bit.ly/4h1pVCI. This story also highlights that domestic abuse happens in all relationships - not just between heterosexual couples. Look out for yourselves, but also understand the signs in others. We're here 24/7 for support, advice and guidance whether it's for yourself, or for someone you're concerned about: 0800 977 5690/online chat: https://lnkd.in/dwrzkfK . . #tiktokstar #stalking #spyware #domesticabuse #domesticviolence #spotsignsofabuse #relationships #coercivecontrol #isolation #supportadviceguidance #suffolkdomesticabusehelpline #helplinesuffolk #abusehelplinesuffolk #lgbtqi

There are many reasons why people become homeless, and they're not all related to drink, drugs or mental health issues. Read about Mary from Bury St Edmunds, whose landlord wanted to sell up and evicted her. With no savings, Mary worked full time and lived in a garage until she could get help: https://bit.ly/3CliYxq. Help us to help homeless people: www.thestreetlink.org.uk . . #roughsleeping #nofaulteviction #sleepingrough #homeless #homelessness #everyonehasastory #streetlink #roughsleeperoutreach #outreachteam

It's #EnergySaversWeek and so we've lined up a whole pile of tips that could see you saving a fair amount, and keeping you warmer for longer. If you're struggling with your energy/utility bills, our Money Advice team recommend talking to your supplier as a first port of call - there are lots of ways that they can support you. For lots of money-saving tips on energy, food, shopping and more, download our free booklet: https://bit.ly/3Kw2Z0F . . #savingenergy #energyefficiency #utilitysupport #energysupport #energybills #moneysavingtips #energysavingtips #utilitybills #keepwarm #moneyadvice #freebooklet

If you're reading this post, can we ask you a favour? Would you please share this post across your network? Domestic abuse can happen to anyone, and be carried out by anyone - it could be happening to someone in your contacts list right now and we want people to know that the Suffolk Domestic Abuse helpline is here for support, advice and action. Whether you're experiencing abuse, or you're worried about a friend, family member or colleague, you are not alone. Our phone line is free, confidential and available 24 hours a day: 0800 977 5690. For more information: https://lnkd.in/dwrzkfK . . #domesticabuse #domesticabuseoutreach #domesticabusesupport #outreachservice #coercivecontrol #abusiverelationship #survivorsofabuse #lifecoaching #lifeafterabuse #spreadtheword #spreadthesupport #supportnetwork #domesticabusehelpline #itsnotok #youarenotalone #SDAhelpline

Do you own property in Suffolk? Would you like a guaranteed rental income with no void between tenants? We can provide this and more: regular support for tenants; the chance for you to make a difference to people in need. Your property will be returned to you in the same condition at end of the term. Find out more about becoming an ACT landlord today: https://lnkd.in/eSY4jBkf . . #suffolklandlord #propertysuffolk #suffolkrental #guaranteedrent #rentalproperty #novoidrent #tentantsupport #makeadifference #ACTlandlord #housingservice #housingteam

We enjoy partnership working to achieve results. Thrive is a partnership from Suffolk New College, and is a triage and personal development service led by us in Ipswich and Babergh & Mid Suffolk, and by our colleagues, Access Community Trust in East Suffolk and West Suffolk. For adults aged 25+ the programme is designed to provide those who don’t currently work with the support they need to take a positive next step towards employment. Find out more: Take a look at the Thrive services here: https://lnkd.in/ey34VRSu and at all of our services here: https://lnkd.in/gTCwhYG . . #thrive #NEETS #personaldevelopment #employmentskills #employmentsupport #partnershipworking #angliacaretrust #accesscommunitytrust #towardsemployment #thriveservices #Suffolkskillsandemploymentservice #familiesandcommunities #mentalhealthsupport #personaldevelopment