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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.
Continue readingWishing 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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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 SystemContinue reading
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 OrthodonticContinue reading
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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10 October 2025
NHS Advice and Guidance Services
NHS Suffolk and North East Essex are working alongside healthcare partners and the local population to see how we can maximise the use and effectiveness of Advice and Guidance services.
‘Advice and Guidance’ is where your GP, or other clinical member of staff, discusses with a specialist doctor, or specialist team at your local hospital, about getting the most appropriate care for you. For more information and to share your thoughts go to www.letstalksnee.co.uk/advice-and-guidance-services
Other projects currently running on Let’s Talk SNEE
Suffolk Community Services – go to www.letstalksnee.co.uk/suffolk-community-services
Very Important Cancer Conversations - goContinue reading
NHS Advice and Guidance Services
NHS Suffolk and North East Essex are working alongside healthcare partners and the local population to see how we can maximise the use and effectiveness of Advice and Guidance services.
‘Advice and Guidance’ is where your GP, or other clinical member of staff, discusses with a specialist doctor, or specialist team at your local hospital, about getting the most appropriate care for you. For more information and to share your thoughts go to www.letstalksnee.co.uk/advice-and-guidance-services
Other projects currently running on Let’s Talk SNEE
Suffolk Community Services – go to www.letstalksnee.co.uk/suffolk-community-services
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
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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3 October 2025
Suffolk Community Services
The current Suffolk (excluding Waveney) Community Service concludes at the end of September 2027.
The future community service will not promise to solve all problems, or cure all illnesses, but will be a step towards shaping the future to help people stay well for longer.
We would like you and your communities’ help in designing a public engagement and co-production on the key themes, principles and approach to the future Suffolk Community Services model.
We need to consider how we get feedback and input from people of all ages across Suffolk. We especially need to ensure weContinue reading
Suffolk Community Services
The current Suffolk (excluding Waveney) Community Service concludes at the end of September 2027.
The future community service will not promise to solve all problems, or cure all illnesses, but will be a step towards shaping the future to help people stay well for longer.
We would like you and your communities’ help in designing a public engagement and co-production on the key themes, principles and approach to the future Suffolk Community Services model.
We need to consider how we get feedback and input from people of all ages across Suffolk. We especially need to ensure we include children, teens, parents, guardians, carers and wider family networks, and those who might suffer the highest impact of health inequalities. To find out more and get involved, go to www.letstalksnee.co.uk/suffolk-community-services
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
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 toContinue reading
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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16 May 2025
People and Communities Assembly
The next meeting will be held online on Wednesday 21st May 2025 from 3pm to 5pm. To get the link for the meeting sign up at https://www.letstalksnee.co.uk/people-and-communities-assembly/surveys/get-involved
Other projects currently running on Let’s Talk SNEE
Very Important Cancer Conversations - go to www.letstalksnee.co.uk/very-important-cancer-conversations
West Suffolk Localities Partnership Platform – go to
https://www.letstalksnee.co.uk/hub-page/wslocalities
Suffolk Individual Placement and Support for Severe Mental Health Illness Procurement – go to
Women’s health insight and oversight group – go to www.letstalksnee.co.uk/women-s-health-network
Attracting a new workforce in Suffolk and North East Essex – go to www.letstalksnee.co.uk/attracting-a-new-workforce-in-health-and-social-care-across-snee
Other projects being organisedContinue reading
People and Communities Assembly
The next meeting will be held online on Wednesday 21st May 2025 from 3pm to 5pm. To get the link for the meeting sign up at https://www.letstalksnee.co.uk/people-and-communities-assembly/surveys/get-involved
Other projects currently running on Let’s Talk SNEE
Very Important Cancer Conversations - go to www.letstalksnee.co.uk/very-important-cancer-conversations
West Suffolk Localities Partnership Platform – go to
https://www.letstalksnee.co.uk/hub-page/wslocalities
Suffolk Individual Placement and Support for Severe Mental Health Illness Procurement – go to
Women’s health insight and oversight group – go to www.letstalksnee.co.uk/women-s-health-network
Attracting a new workforce in Suffolk and North East Essex – go to www.letstalksnee.co.uk/attracting-a-new-workforce-in-health-and-social-care-across-snee
Other projects being organised by our Integrated Care System partners
Climate change and health – a survey on behalf of Suffolk County Council. Go to https://www.letstalksnee.co.uk/suffolk-county-council-climate-and-health-project/surveys/survey
Making Suicide Prevention Everybody's Business Webinar Series 2025 - Autism
Date: Wednesday 21st May 2025
Time: 11.00 - 12.00
Join the meeting at:
Microsoft Teams Need help?
Meeting ID: 357 029 941 719 8
Passcode: Ks3yC6y6
Carers Voices
Healthwatch Essex are running a survey to gather information about unpaid carers and employment.
For many unpaid carers, balancing employment with caring responsibilities can be an uphill struggle. Carers often face significant barriers to securing meaningful and sustainable employment. This survey produced on behalf of Essex County Council aims to explore those barriers and provide better insights to inform the changes needed by policymakers, employers, and support organisations. Take part at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ZIHAYA/
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