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Suffolk's summer of discontent could stretch into autumn, unions say

Railway strikes are set to hit Suffolk today, but potential strikes are brewing in the NHS and with other public services

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Angus Williams

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The strikes hitting Suffolk this summer could continue into the autumn and winter, as union bosses say further walkouts are on the way.

Young person with their head in their hands

Mental Health

Boost of £2million for youth mental health services in Suffolk

Dolly Carter

A sample of the polio vaccine

Suffolk County Council

People urged to check polio vaccinations are up to date after outbreak

Michael Steward

The rising cost of fuel is creating a nightmare for carers, Prema Fairburn-Dorai has said

Cost of Living

Rising fuel costs cause 'nightmare' for carers

Abygail Fossett

Suffolk residents are struggling with the effects of long COVID

Mental Health

People in Suffolk struggle to sleep and exercise due to long-Covid

Dominic Bareham

Mark Jones, of Toothless in Suffolk, has called for an NHS dentist for everyone

NHS

50% of people have not visited NHS dentist in past two years, report finds

Dominic Bareham

Steve Marsling, co-coordinator of Toothless in Suffolk, which is organising a protest

NHS

Dental campaigners to protest 'lack of action' to provide services

Dominic Bareham

Suffolk County Council shared that 11.7% of reception children were overweight and 8.8% obese in 201

Suffolk County Council

Rising childhood obesity 'a growing concern' in Suffolk

Toby Lown

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Young man sitting alone in a dark room.

Suffolk County Council

New mental health crisis service launched for Suffolk young people

Jason Noble, Local Democracy Reporter

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The percentage of GP appointments held over the phone or virtually has risen during the coronavirus

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Brain cancer survival rates are lower in the east

Dominic Bareham