Working together to address Suffolk’s Hidden Needs
The crucial ingredient in moving towards a better Suffolk for all is to have clear evidence for everyone of what our challenges are.
Our latest Hidden Needs 3 report, produced by the University of Suffolk, uses data from a variety of national sources, including the Index of Multiple Deprivation, to explore the nature of deprivation across the county.
To view the latest IMD data (2019) in map format please visit the official IMD maps website: https://dclgapps.communities.gov.uk/imd/iod_index.html
Below you can start to learn more about the issues faced by people here in Suffolk. Broadly, they can be broken down into 6 themes:
Children & Families
Compassion in Crisis
Education, Learning & Life Skills
Health & Wellbeing
Older People
Thriving & Safe Communities
Find out about each theme in more detail by scrolling down and clicking the buttons below.
Suffolk’s Hidden Needs – an in depth look
Hidden needs in Suffolk
This report takes national statistics and turns them into an accessible and detailed picture of the local need across Suffolk. Hidden Needs in Suffolk 2020 – a report created for us by the University of Suffolk.
Following the launch of our latest Hidden Needs 3 report at our Annual Review, we held two further sessions to review and present the findings in more detail. Hosted by SCF’s Michael Attwood, and presented by the two authors of the report: Noel Smith, Social Research and Consultancy and Cristian Dogaru, Associate Professor at University of Suffolk, the sessions provided a more in depth look at the Hidden Needs report, as well as an opportunity for a 30 minute Q&A.
You can view the webinar by clicking the video to the right, and download some useful PDF’s by clicking the buttons below.
Please note that the PDF’s should be viewed in conjunction with the Hidden Needs Report which can be downloaded via the button above.
Suffolk’s Hidden Needs…
Children & Families
Compassion in crisis
Anyone can find themselves facing a critical situation where they will need help quickly. Charities and community groups play an essential role in helping…
Education, Learning & Life Skills
Health & Wellbeing
Older people
Thriving & Safe Communities
Connect with us
Join us on social media
Subscribe to our newsletter
To receive the latest news and grants information from Suffolk Community Foundation.