About us

The Suffolk Information Partnership (SIP) was formed in 2010 by the five key voluntary sector organisations in Suffolk at the time and Suffolk County Council's Adult Social Care directorate. Now, it has expanded to include nearly thirty statutory, voluntary and independent sector organisations all offering information and advice and delivering services to support people in Suffolk.

The aim of the Partnership is to work together to provide clear, consistent, quality information to customers and the public and a seamless journey for those needing to access services.

The Partnership's structure is made up of a Steering Group and Working Group

Steering Group

Purpose

• To take a strategic view on information in Suffolk and communicate this via the membership across the county
• To inform information strategy roll out and areas of influence
• To direct the work of the Working Group
• To expect all Partners to speak as one voice in all matters concerning information
• To monitor the Warm Handover Online Referral Scheme

Makeup
The group is made up of Senior Executives from the partner organisations, who can make decisions and have strategic influence. The group meets quarterly.

Terms of Reference

Working Group

Purpose

• To carry out the tasks and requirements of the Steering Group
• To collect and monitor feedback, evaluate the success of information projects and inform the Steering Group of potential future developments
• To feedback gaps and concerns regarding information to the Steering Group
• To disseminate resources, tools and good practice to all SIP Partners
• To facilitate the Warm Handover Online Referral Scheme
• To facilitate information exchange amongst all Partners

Makeup
This group is made up of information or communication experts, who have an operational role within their organisation. The group meets two monthly.

Terms of Reference

Benefits to partners of being part of the SIP

• Peer support and informal mentoring
• Information exchange
• Toolkit of resources
• Warm handover online referral system
• Being part of an influential network championing good information across Suffolk
• Opportunity to be part of the strategic or operational group

What is expected of partners

• Champion quality information inside and outside their organisation
• Spread SIP messages
• Play an active part in the Partnership

The SIP is free to join. If you wish to join the Warm Handover Referral Scheme there is a modest one off joining fee.