Suffolk Outreach Pathways
Guiding Paths to Renewal and Independence
Outreach for Resilience & Recovery
Person-Centred Support on Your Journey Forward
Register your interest below for personalised outreach support
Hi, I'm Tom Curtis
a registered Social Worker with 17 years of dedicated experience in Suffolk's adult social care landscape. I have created Suffolk Outreach Pathways to offer the full range of my professional skills and knowledge directly to you.Offering you complete flexibility to meet your unique needs: a one-off session for immediate help, phone support, regular ongoing visits for consistent support, or longer-term arrangements where required.Assisting with tasks that make your daily life easier, more manageable, and enjoyable; help in your home, garden, or out and about.I'm good at listening, providing advice, offering companionship and gentle encouragement. I provide person centred, trauma informed support, with empathy and practical insight.For more targeted needs, I can provide structured outreach services that support your recovery, resilience and growth.I specialise in mental health stabilisation, therapeutic interventions for hoarding clearance, homeless prevention, supported living & transitions.Whatever your situation, get in touch for a free introductory conversation, I’ll listen and tailor an approach that works for you.
Qualifications & Approach
Registered Social Worker with 17 years' dedicated experience in Suffolk's adult social care landscape
Holistic Community Outreach Support – flexible, person-centred interventions tailored to your needs
Local Expertise, Male Support Provider– reliable, approachable outreach with deep Suffolk knowledge
Reflective Practice & Professional Development – committed to lifelong learning and modelling best practice
Reliable Lone Working & Resourceful Problem-Solving – resilient, can-do attitude in challenging situations
Philosophical & Intelligent Input – building open, honest relationships through thoughtful communication
Specialist Support
Mental Health Stabilisation & Recovery Planning – involvement in and understanding of Section 117 discharge planning, crisis prevention, relapse strategies, and emotional resilience.
Practical & Therapeutic Hoarding Support – compassionate clearance with construction skills for safe adaptations
Homelessness Prevention Specialist – income maximisation, tenancy sustainment, and eviction prevention
Housing Advice & Tenancy Support – comprehensive guidance on options, applications, and appeals
Supported Living & Transitions – skill-building and advocacy for independent living, including 18+ care leavers
Welfare & Benefits Advice – applications, tribunal appeals (PIP experienced), and debt relief strategies
Complex Case Management & Statutory Interventions – Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act
Crisis Intervention & De-escalation – solution-focused, task-based approaches for immediate stability
Advocacy & Safety
Signs of Safety Champion (SOS+) – strengths-based family-focused planning for safe outcomes
Domestic Abuse Champion (DASH-trained) – specialist advocacy and safety support in high-risk cases
Risk Assessment & Dynamic Safeguarding – including Section 42 enquiries and MARAC coordination
Supervision, Mentoring & Student Support – experienced on-site supervisor and buddy supporting learning
Multi-Agency Partnership Working – strong collaborative relationships for coordinated care
Service Area,
Travel & Pricing
I’m based in West Suffolk between Bury St Edmunds and Mildenhall and primarily cover a 10-mile radius. This includes Newmarket, Brandon, Thetford, Lakenheath, Red Lodge, and surrounding villages.Travel is included in my standard £25 hourly rate for both Direct Payment and private clients.For clients living further from my base, I’m happy to discuss support on a case-by-case basis. I do not charge extra mileage, but I can only travel further where it’s practical and sustainable for both of us.Get in touch today for a personalised quote and a free, no-obligation conversation.
Enquire / Get in Touch
Not sure where to start? That’s completely okay.
You can fill in the quick talk form below, complete the more full introduction form, email me directly, or call or text — I’ll always reply personally and we can take it at your pace.
Flexible Support Options & Funding
Many people qualify for outreach support funding. This can be arranged with a Direct Payment budget tailored to your situation — often with low or no cost to you, depending on your financial assessment.This includes one-off sessions or short-term packages (up to 6 weeks) to help you live independently at home after a crisis, hospital discharge, or significant life change.How It Works
Through a Care Act assessment or professional referral, the Council may offer a Direct Payment budget tailored to your needs. These enable person-centred support that empowers you to rebuild routines, manage challenges, and achieve sustainable independence.Contact Your Local Authority
For information and referrals, contact your local authority:
• Suffolk residents: Suffolk County Council – 0800 917 1109 or suffolk.gov.uk/adult-social-care
• Norfolk residents (e.g. Thetford): Norfolk County Council – 0344 800 8020
• Cambridgeshire residents (e.g. Ely or Cambridge): Cambridgeshire County Council – 0345 045 5202When requesting a Care Act assessment, you can mention Suffolk Outreach Pathways as your preferred provider.
What Clients Say
"10/10 - Flexible availability, great for working people. Toms depth of knowledge and professionalism helps me feel more confident that I will make it through my current circumstances. He has a way of making me feel less alone." - KS"Tom has been so helpful and nice and has built up my confidence and pushed me along. I wouldn't have got through it without him" - JJ"Tom, Just to say THANK YOU for everything" - RM"Thank you for all the brilliant above and beyond care you've given me this year" - SF"Many thanks for all your support and hard work" - TS
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