22 August 2025

New survey on our mental health hub

We are aware, through our work, that people who have a “dual diagnosis” i.e. have a mental illness and co-existing use of alcohol or drugs, often fall between services. We plan to look into the services available for people in this situation, and to identify gaps, problems and any good practice in Suffolk and North East Essex (SNEE)that can be shared.

To make sure we hear from as many people as possible we have created a new confidential survey in which we

ask for your experience, good or bad, either personally, or as a family member/friend. Go to https://www.letstalksnee.co.uk/dual-diagnosis-improvement-survey/surveys/dual-diagnosis-improvement-survey to share your views.

Very Important Cancer Conversations

Very Important Cancer Conversations is about hearing real stories from people who have been affected by cancer in Suffolk and North East Essex. No matter your screening or diagnosis journey your experiences are valuable and can make a difference.

Whether you have had a personal experience or supported someone through theirs, your voice matters here. Your story can inspire and support others who might be experiencing something similar.

If you would like to share your story please reach out, we are listening, go to https://www.letstalksnee.co.uk/very-important-cancer-conversations

Other projects currently running on Let’s Talk SNEE

Physician Associates - Go to www.letstalksnee.co.uk/physician-associates/surveys/physician-associates to share your thoughts and experiences

Women’s health insight and oversight group – go to www.letstalksnee.co.uk/women-s-health-network

West Suffolk Localities Partnership Platform – go to https://www.letstalksnee.co.uk/hub-page/wslocalities

Shaping diabetes services in Suffolk and North East Essex – find out more at https://www.letstalksnee.co.uk/diabetes-service-user-group

Other projects being organised by our Integrated Care System partners:

World Suicide Prevention Day Event

Wednesday 10th September 2025 - 9.30am to 2.00pm

Kesgrave Community Centre, IP5 1JF

Book your space at World Suicide Prevention Day Event Suffolk - Safety Planning Tickets, Wed 10 Sep 2025 at 09:30 | Eventbrite

If your organisation would like to host a stand at the event, please get in touch at Publicmentalhealth@suffolk.gov.uk

Making Suicide Prevention Everybody's Business Webinar Series - Children & Young People

When: Wednesday 24^th September at 10 am

Register here: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

Climate change and health – a survey on behalf of Suffolk County Council. This project has been extended until the end of August to make sure that everyone has a chance to share their thoughts. Go to https://www.letstalksnee.co.uk/suffolk-county-council-climate-and-health-project/surveys/survey

Grow Your Future is a free 12-week course being run by ActivLives during September to November.

To find our more and book a place go to https://activlives.org.uk/activgardens/projects/grow-your-future/

Don't forget to update your Let's Talk SNEE user profile

A little while ago, we sent out a newsletter telling you about a change to the registration form and user profiles on Let's Talk SNEE. A big thank you to everyone that updated their user profiles accordingly. However, there are still many participants that have not yet done so, and we would be grateful if you could please go to

https://www.letstalksnee.co.uk/update-your-user-profile/surveys/update-my-user-profile to tell us which of our Alliance areas are of interest to you.

We love to hear from you

Do you have a question or want to tell us about something relating to health and wellbeing in Suffolk and North East Essex ? Get in touch at https://www.letstalksnee.co.uk/ask-us

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