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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