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22 December 2025
Wishing you all a peaceful & joyous Festive Season
What’s Happening on
Let’s Talk SNEE
22 December 2025
The People & Communities Team would like to thank everyone that has registered and contributed on Let’s Talk SNEE. Your valuable input is helping to shape the future of health and wellbeing in Suffolk & North East Essex.
We wish you all a peaceful & happy festive season, look forward to working with all our people & communities in the coming year, and hope you will all continue to help make Let’s Talk SNEE a welcoming, inclusive, and vibrant place to be.
Vasectomy Services
Have you had, or are considering, a vasectomy. Please share your feedback at www.letstalksnee.co.uk/vasectomy-services-review
Carers’ Voices
The latest Carers’ Voices newsletter from Healthwatch Essex can be found at https://healthwatchessex.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/CV-Newsletter-December-2025-2-1.pdf
Other projects currently running on Let’s Talk SNEE
Help us to understand the experiences of people living with both mental health illness and substance use, also known as "dual-diagnosis" – go to www.letstalksnee.co.uk/dual-diagnosis-improvement-survey
NHS Advice and Guidance Services - go to www.letstalksnee.co.uk/advice-and-guidance-services
Suffolk Community Services – go to www.letstalksnee.co.uk/suffolk-community-services
SNEE THINC is a network for people who want to improve health and care for transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming people, as well as those exploring their gender identity, in Suffolk and North East Essex. To find out more go to:www.letstalksnee.co.uk/tg-nb-gq-network
West Suffolk Localities Partnership Platform – go to https://www.letstalksnee.co.uk/hub-page/wslocalities
Other projects being organised by our Integrated Care System partners
The ActivAble Project
This project being run by ActivLives aims to create fun and social activities to prevent loneliness, social isolation and support people to improve their health and wellbeing for adults in the Sizewell C area. To get involved, please visit https://activlives.org.uk/2025/08/29/activlives-launches-activable-project/
Grow Your Future is a free 12-week course being run by ActivLives. 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
Please feel free to forward this email to anyone who is interested in health and wellbeing in Suffolk and north east Essex.
If you have received this email from someone else and are not already signed up to Let’s Talk SNEE then we would love for you to join our community. Register here
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5 December 2025
New engagement project – Vasectomy Services Review- Have you, or a family member, recently had a vasectomy?
- Are you perhaps considering have a vasectomy?
If so then we want to hear from you – please go to https://www.letstalksnee.co.uk/vasectomy-services-review/surveys/survey and share your thoughts.
There’s still time to share your thoughts on the future of Orthodontic Care
Find out more and get involved at www.letstalksnee.co.uk/orthodontic-services
Other projects currently running on Let’s Talk SNEE
Help us to understand the experiences of people living with both mental health illness and substance use, also known as "dual-diagnosis" – go to www.letstalksnee.co.uk/dual-diagnosis-improvement-survey
NHS Advice and Guidance Services - go to www.letstalksnee.co.uk/advice-and-guidance-services
Suffolk Community Services – go to www.letstalksnee.co.uk/suffolk-community-services
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
Other projects being organised by our Integrated Care System partners
The ActivAble Project
This project being run by ActivLives aims to create fun and social activities to prevent loneliness, social isolation and support people to improve their health and wellbeing for adults in the Sizewell C area. To get involved, please visit https://activlives.org.uk/2025/08/29/activlives-launches-activable-project/
Grow Your Future is a free 12-week course being run by ActivLives. 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
Please feel free to forward this email to anyone who is interested in health and wellbeing in Suffolk and north east Essex.
If you have received this email from someone else and are not already signed up to Let’s Talk SNEE then we would love for you to join our community. Register here
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22 October 2025
Help Us Shape the Future of Orthodontic Care – find out more and get involved at www.letstalksnee.co.uk/orthodontic-services or click on the image aboveOther projects currently running on Let’s Talk SNEE
Help us to understand the experiences of people living with both mental health illness and substance use, also known as "dual-diagnosis" – go to www.letstalksnee.co.uk/dual-diagnosis-improvement-survey
NHS Advice and Guidance Services - go to www.letstalksnee.co.uk/advice-and-guidance-services
Suffolk Community Services – go to www.letstalksnee.co.uk/suffolk-community-services
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
Other projects being organised by our Integrated Care System partners
The ActivAble Project
This project being run by ActivLives aims to create fun and social activities to prevent loneliness, social isolation and support people to improve their health and wellbeing for adults in the Sizewell C area. To get involved, please visit https://activlives.org.uk/2025/08/29/activlives-launches-activable-project/
Grow Your Future is a free 12-week course being run by ActivLives. To find our more and book a place go to https://activlives.org.uk/activgardens/projects/grow-your-future/
Healthwatch Essex Living beyond Cancer - www.letstalksnee.co.uk/living-beyond-cancer
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
Please feel free to forward this email to anyone who is interested in health and wellbeing in Suffolk and north east Essex.
If you have received this email from someone else and are not already signed up to Let’s Talk SNEE then we would love for you to join our community. Register here
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17 October 2025
The Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board (SNEE ICB) would like to understand the experiences of people living with both mental health illness and substance use, also known as "dual-diagnosis". To make sure we hear from as many people as possible, including people with a dual-diagnosis and their carers, friends and family, 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 www.letstalksnee.co.uk/dual-diagnosis-improvement-survey or click on the image above to share your views.
Orthodontic Services
Help Us Shape the Future of Orthodontic Care – find out more and get involved at www.letstalksnee.co.uk/orthodontic-services
Other projects currently running on Let’s Talk SNEE
NHS Advice and Guidance Services - go to www.letstalksnee.co.uk/advice-and-guidance-services
Suffolk Community Services – go to www.letstalksnee.co.uk/suffolk-community-services
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
Other projects being organised by our Integrated Care System partners
Healthwatch Essex Living beyond Cancer - www.letstalksnee.co.uk/living-beyond-cancer
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
Next week's newsletter will arrive in your inbox a little earlier - look out for it on Wednesday.
Please feel free to forward this email to anyone who is interested in health and wellbeing in Suffolk and north east Essex.
If you have received this email from someone else and are not already signed up to Let’s Talk SNEE then we would love for you to join our community. Register here
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26 September 2025
Our dermatology engagement project is closing soon
Last chance to share your thoughts. The project will close on 1st October 2025 so make sure you have your say at www.letstalksnee.co.uk/dermatology
Interested in becoming a Governor and helping to shape mental health services at Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation Trust?
Come along to an online information session and find out more about standing for election to this important and influential role. Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation Trust have eight Public and Service User/Carer Governor vacancies across Norfolk and Suffolk.
As a member of our Council of Governors you get a unique opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives, and the services that support them.
What does a Governor do?
Along with attending four Council of Governors meetings a year, you can get involved in sub-committees, member events, Governor visits to services and training sessions. You can also contribute to the strategic debate about the overall direction of the Trust on behalf of Trust Members, service users, carers, and the communities we serve. Governors also hold the Non-Executive Directors to account for the performance of the Board.
Nominations open on 10 October 2025 and close on 27 October 2025. You can find out more about the elections and how to submit your nomination at this link from 10 October 2025. You can find out more about our Governors here. Voting will open on 13 November 2024 and closes on 4 December 2025.
Civica Election Services (CES), an independent organisation, runs our election process to ensure it is unbiased, fair and legal.
You can also find out more about being a Governor at an information webinar with Melinda Bird, Lead Governor, on Wednesday 1 October 17:30 to 18:30 or Monday 6 October 17:45 to 18.45.
At the webinars, you will learn about:
• The role of a Governor.
• The skills you need.
• The training and support you’ll receive.
• The election process.
• How to apply.
Click the link to register for the online events.
Governors and members of the governance team will also be at events across Suffolk and Norfolk, where you can meet them to talk about standing for election:
• 24 September, 11:00-12:00 – Coffee Crawl, Isaacs Coffee Tavern, 7 Wherry Quay, Ipswich IP4 1AS.
• 6 October, 10:00-14:00 – Carers Information Day, The Forum, Norwich
• 8 October, 13.00-14.30 – Wellbeing Wednesday, Haverhill Leisure Centre, Ehringshausen Way, CB9 0ER
• 9 October, 10:30-14:00 – NSFT AGM and Annual Members Meeting, The Forum, Norwich.
Click the link to register for the events.
If you are unable to attend an information session but would like to find out more about being a Governor, please email: governors@nsft.nhs.uk
How to access urgent dental care in Suffolk and North East Essex
Urgent care NHS dental appointments are available for both adults and children seven days a week, including evenings. If you are in pain or have any other urgent dental care need, just contact NHS 111. Please help us to spread the word by sharing this information with others. Thank you. The Dental Team
NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board
Other projects currently running on Let’s Talk SNEE
Very Important Cancer Conversations - go to www.letstalksnee.co.uk/very-important-cancer-conversations
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
Mental health dual diagnosis survey – go to https://www.letstalksnee.co.uk/dual-diagnosis-improvement-survey/surveys/dual-diagnosis-improvement-survey
Other projects being organised by our Integrated Care System partners
Healthwatch Essex Living beyond Cancer - www.letstalksnee.co.uk/living-beyond-cancer
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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5 September 2025
Co-production Training
The Integrated Care Partnership team, in partnership with Healthwatch Suffolk and Healthwatch Essex, is providing co-production training across the Integrated Care System over the course of 2025.
The training will be informal and interactive with time for discussion. It will provide an understanding of what co-production is, explore who is involved, the principles, challenges and barriers. Feel free to come prepared with ideas and potential examples of your work where co-production can be applied.
Tuesday 23rd September - 13:30 - 16:00 - Online on Zoom - Facilitated by Healthwatch Suffolk
Friday 26th September - 09:30 - 12:30 - In-person @ Venture Centre 2000, Manningtree CO11 2JE - Facilitated by Healthwatch Essex
If you would like to attend, and can commit to the full training time, please sign up using this link: Co-production training sign up form | Lets Talk SNEE or contact Su: Phone: 01473 770261 Email: su.conquer@snee.nhs.uk
Other projects currently running on Let’s Talk SNEE
Physician Associates - Go to https://www.letstalksnee.co.uk/physician-associates/surveys/physician-associates to share your thoughts and experiences
Very Important Cancer Conversations - go to www.letstalksnee.co.uk/very-important-cancer-conversations
Women’s health insight and oversight group – go to www.letstalksnee.co.uk/women-s-health-network
West Suffolk Localities Partnership Platform – go to 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
Mental health dual diagnosis survey – go to https://www.letstalksnee.co.uk/dual-diagnosis-improvement-survey/surveys/dual-diagnosis-improvement-survey
Next People & Communities in-person meeting will be held on 24th September 2025, 10:00 am to 12:00 noon (refreshments available from 9:30 am) at Stowupland Village Hall, Church Road, Suffolk, IP14 4BQ.
Other projects being organised by our Integrated Care System partners:
Last chance to share your thoughts about climate change and health – a survey on behalf of Suffolk County Council. This will close next week. Go to https://www.letstalksnee.co.uk/suffolk-county-council-climate-and-health-project/surveys/survey
World Suicide Prevention Day Event Wednesday 10th September 2025 - 9.30am to 2.00pm at 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 24th September at 10 am Register here: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
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
Please feel free to forward this email to anyone who is interested in health and wellbeing in Suffolk and north east Essex.
If you have received this email from someone else and are not already signed up to Let’s Talk SNEE then we would love for you to join our community. Register here
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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 24th 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
Please feel free to forward this email to anyone who is interested in health and wellbeing in Suffolk and north east Essex.
If you have received this email from someone else and are not already signed up to Let’s Talk SNEE then we would love for you to join our community. Register here