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25 July 2025
Don’t forget to have your say about Urgent Care in Suffolk and North East Essex by 30 July 25
Go to www.LetsTalkSnee.co.uk/urgent-care to submit your thoughts and ideas
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 toContinue reading
Don’t forget to have your say about Urgent Care in Suffolk and North East Essex by 30 July 25
Go to www.LetsTalkSnee.co.uk/urgent-care to submit your thoughts and ideas
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.
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 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
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. Participants will learn about gardening, horticulture and nature conservation in our safe, welcoming and inspiring community gardens. It has two locations and schedules:
Mondays: 1st September to 17th November 2025, 9:30am-2:30pm
People’s Community Garden, Maidenhall Allotments, Halifax Road, Ipswich, IP2 8RE
Tuesdays: 2nd September to 18th November 2025, 9:30am–2:30pm
Chantry Walled Garden, Chantry Park, Hadleigh Road, Ipswich, IP2 0BS
To find our more and book a place go to https://activlives.org.uk/activgardens/projects/grow-your-future/
Grow your community – Sudbury
ActivGardens in Sudbury enables local people of all ages and abilities to gather and garden together for the benefit of the whole community. In these relaxed sessions based in Belle Vue Park you will work alongside others, sharing skills and knowledge and enjoying a cuppa among new-found friends.
OPENING HOURS are Thursday 9:30 am to 12:00 noon
Meet at the Volunteer Hut near the park entrance off Newton Road, Sudbury, CO10 2RG
Volunteering in this historic green space generates a sense of community and wellbeing – you will feel better for it! You don’t have to be an expert gardener, it’s all about learning while you work and contributing your ideas and enthusiasm. Find out more information of this project at https://activlives.org.uk/activgardens/grow-your-community-sudbury/
World Suicide Prevention Day Event
Wednesday 10th September 2025 - 9.30am to 2.00pm
Kesgrave Community Centre, IP5 1JF
Doors open at 9:30 AM - 🗣️ Speakers from 10:00 to 11:30 AM - 🤝 Networking and information stands
The event will focus on Safety Planning and the vital role it plays in reducing suicide deaths across Suffolk. You’ll hear from a range of speakers (to be announced soon) and have the opportunity to connect with local organisations, both statutory and voluntary.
Attendees will also receive free access to an online training package: “Supporting Others to Make a Safety Plan.”
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
Suicide Prevention
As part of their commitment to making suicide prevention everybody's business, the Suffolk Public Health Suicide Prevention Team invite you to the next in a series of webinars that explore various themes and issues that can impact individuals and prompt them to consider taking their own lives.
Making suicide prevention everybody's business is crucial because it's the interactions people have with each other that have the potential to make a real difference, at work and in our home lives. This webinar will focus on High Risk Occupations.
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
Making suicide prevention everybody's business is crucial because it's the interactions you have with those around you, at work and at home, have the potential to make a real difference.
We would encourage you to attend the webinar live if you are able as we think you will get the most out of it this way.
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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2 July 2025
The next People and Communities Assembly meeting will be held online via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 16th July from 15:00 to 17:00.
If you have not already signed up to be kept informed about the Assembly (and to receive meeting links) then please go to https://www.letstalksnee.co.uk/people-and-communities-assembly/surveys/get-involved
Other projects currently running on Let’s Talk SNEE
Urgent Care - Go to www.LetsTalkSnee.co.uk/urgent-care to submit your thoughts and ideas by 30 July 25
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
Suffolk Individual Placement and Support for Severe Mental HealthContinue reading
The next People and Communities Assembly meeting will be held online via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 16th July from 15:00 to 17:00.
If you have not already signed up to be kept informed about the Assembly (and to receive meeting links) then please go to https://www.letstalksnee.co.uk/people-and-communities-assembly/surveys/get-involved
Other projects currently running on Let’s Talk SNEE
Urgent Care - Go to www.LetsTalkSnee.co.uk/urgent-care to submit your thoughts and ideas by 30 July 25
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
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
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
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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27 June 2025
Other projects currently running on Let’s Talk SNEE
Urgent Care - Go to www.LetsTalkSnee.co.uk/urgent-care to submit your thoughts and ideas by 30 July 25
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
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
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
We love to hear fromContinue reading
Other projects currently running on Let’s Talk SNEE
Urgent Care - Go to www.LetsTalkSnee.co.uk/urgent-care to submit your thoughts and ideas by 30 July 25
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
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
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
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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13 June 2025
Go to www.LetsTalkSnee.co.uk/urgent-care to submit your thoughts and ideas by 30 July 25.
Physician Associates
We are conducting a survey to gather valuable feedback on the role of Physician Associates (PAs) within our local healthcare system. As an integral part of multidisciplinary teams, PAs support doctors in providing high-quality patient care, but we want to understand more about how they are perceived, their effectiveness, and any areas for improvement.
Your feedback is essential in guiding improvements. By sharing your experiences, you can help shape the future of physician associate practice, ensuring they continue to enhance access to care and improveContinue reading
Go to www.LetsTalkSnee.co.uk/urgent-care to submit your thoughts and ideas by 30 July 25.
Physician Associates
We are conducting a survey to gather valuable feedback on the role of Physician Associates (PAs) within our local healthcare system. As an integral part of multidisciplinary teams, PAs support doctors in providing high-quality patient care, but we want to understand more about how they are perceived, their effectiveness, and any areas for improvement.
Your feedback is essential in guiding improvements. By sharing your experiences, you can help shape the future of physician associate practice, ensuring they continue to enhance access to care and improve patient outcomes. The responses will be used to inform policy decisions, optimise training programs, and refine the integration of PAs into the healthcare system.
Go to https://www.letstalksnee.co.uk/physician-associates/surveys/physician-associates to share your thoughts and experiences.
Other projects currently running on Let’s Talk SNEE
Very Important Cancer Conversations - go to www.letstalksnee.co.uk/very-important-cancer-conversations
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
Suicide Prevention
As part of their commitment to making suicide prevention everybody's business, the Suffolk Public Health Suicide Prevention Team invite you to the fourth in a series of webinars that explore various themes and issues that can impact individuals and prompt them to consider taking their own lives.
Making suicide prevention everybody's business is crucial because it's the interactions people have with each other that have the potential to make a real difference, at work and in our home lives. This month, the focus is on Children & Young People.
Making Suicide Prevention Everybody's Business Webinar Series - Children & Young People
When: Wednesday 25th June at 10 am
Register here: Suicide Prevention Webinar - Children & Young People - Sign Up
Speakers: Roberta Clanton (Papyrus) Jemma Carter (SCC Education Psychology team) Eloise Pilcher (Kooth)
Making suicide prevention everybody's business is crucial because it's the interactions you have with those around you, at work and at home, have the potential to make a real difference.
We would encourage you to attend the webinar live if you are able as we think you will get the most out of it this way, but if not it will be able to view as a download on https://www.healthysuffolk.org.uk/healthy-you/suicide-prevention
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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30 May 2025
Have your say on the future of your urgent health and care services
- Share your views via an online or paper survey
- Get resources to help you lead face-to-face conversations in your community
- Contribute to the ‘magic wand’ online ideas board
Go to www.LetsTalkSnee.co.uk/urgent-care to submit your thoughts and ideas by 30 July 25.
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 groupContinue reading
Have your say on the future of your urgent health and care services
- Share your views via an online or paper survey
- Get resources to help you lead face-to-face conversations in your community
- Contribute to the ‘magic wand’ online ideas board
Go to www.LetsTalkSnee.co.uk/urgent-care to submit your thoughts and ideas by 30 July 25.
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
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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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
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9 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
Attracting a new workforce in health and social care across Suffolk and North East Essex
The mental health team have re-opened one of the surveys in this project. Go to www.letstalksnee.co.uk/attracting-a-new-workforce-in-health-and-social-care-across-snee to find out more.
Suicide Prevention
As part of their commitment to making suicide prevention everybody's business, the Suffolk Public Health Suicide Prevention Team invite you to the fourth in a series of webinars that explore variousContinue 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
Attracting a new workforce in health and social care across Suffolk and North East Essex
The mental health team have re-opened one of the surveys in this project. Go to www.letstalksnee.co.uk/attracting-a-new-workforce-in-health-and-social-care-across-snee to find out more.
Suicide Prevention
As part of their commitment to making suicide prevention everybody's business, the Suffolk Public Health Suicide Prevention Team invite you to the fourth in a series of webinars that explore various themes and issues that can impact individuals and prompt them to consider taking their own lives.
Making suicide prevention everybody's business is crucial because it's the interactions people have with each other that have the potential to make a real difference, at work and in our home lives. This month, the focus is on domestic abuse.
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
Other projects currently running on Let’s Talk SNEE
Very Important Cancer Conversations - go to www.letstalksnee.co.uk/very-important-cancer-conversations
People and Communities hub - go to https://www.letstalksnee.co.uk/hub-page/people-and-communities-working-in-partnership
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
Other projects being organised by our Integrated Care System partners
Loneliness Reduction Training Coming to West Suffolk!
Do you work for a Suffolk organisation that is connected to people experiencing loneliness? These can be organisations that promote social, mental, and physical wellbeing. If so, then Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in collaboration with Civil Society Consulting and other partners invite you to book onto their new loneliness reduction training.
The training is currently aimed at grassroots organisations or statutory sector professionals working within the local area who are connected to people experiencing loneliness. However, the course can be adapted for all.
The workshops are to be split over two days.
If you are interested in attending the training on behalf of your organisation or would like to know more, please contact:
tabitha.taylor@nsft.nhs.uk – Local Partner of CSC
rebecca.poz@nsft.nhs.uk – Local Partner of CSC
Or
natasha@civilsocietyconsulting.co.uk
Please do not contact the Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Partnership
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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2 May 2025
Last day to get your Can Do Health and Care Nominations in
Today is the last day to get your nominations in for the 2025 Can Do Health and Care awards. The nomination window closes at 5.00pm today. Go to https://www.letstalksnee.co.uk/can-do-health-care-awards-2025/surveys/can-do-health-care-awards-2025-nomination-form to submit your nomination.
Our new People and Communities hub is now live
Go to https://www.letstalksnee.co.uk/hub-page/people-and-communities-working-in-partnership to find out more about how you can get involved.
Very important cancer conversations
Very Important Cancer Conversations is about capturing and sharing real stories from people who have experienced early diagnosis and cancer screening services in Suffolk and North East Essex.
WhetherContinue reading
Last day to get your Can Do Health and Care Nominations in
Today is the last day to get your nominations in for the 2025 Can Do Health and Care awards. The nomination window closes at 5.00pm today. Go to https://www.letstalksnee.co.uk/can-do-health-care-awards-2025/surveys/can-do-health-care-awards-2025-nomination-form to submit your nomination.
Our new People and Communities hub is now live
Go to https://www.letstalksnee.co.uk/hub-page/people-and-communities-working-in-partnership to find out more about how you can get involved.
Very important cancer conversations
Very Important Cancer Conversations is about capturing and sharing real stories from people who have experienced early diagnosis and cancer screening services in Suffolk and North East Essex.
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.
To find out more and get involved go to www.letstalksnee.co.uk/very-important-cancer-conversations
Other projects currently running on Let’s Talk SNEE
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
SNEE THINC: Trans* Health Inclusion Network for Care – go to https://www.letstalksnee.co.uk/tg-nb-gq-network
Other projects being organised by our Integrated Care System partners
Loneliness Reduction Training Coming to West Suffolk!
Do you work for a Suffolk organisation that is connected to people experiencing loneliness? These can be organisations that promote social, mental, and physical wellbeing. If so, then Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in collaboration with Civil Society Consulting and other partners invite you to book onto their new loneliness reduction training.
The training is currently aimed at grassroots organisations or statutory sector professionals working within the local area who are connected to people experiencing loneliness. However, the course can be adapted for all.
The workshops are to be split over two days.
If you are interested in attending the training on behalf of your organisation or would like to know more, please contact:
tabitha.taylor@nsft.nhs.uk – Local Partner of CSC
rebecca.poz@nsft.nhs.uk – Local Partner of CSC
Or
natasha@civilsocietyconsulting.co.uk
Please do not contact the Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Partnership
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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25 April 2025
Suffolk and North East Essex ICS ‘Can Do’ Health and Care Awards 2025
Deadline for nominations Friday 2 May 2025
The deadline for nominations to our Suffolk and North East Essex ICS ‘Can Do’ Health and Care Awards 2025 of Friday 2 May 2025 is fast approaching.
Full details of this year’s awards are now available on our ICS website https://www.sneeics.org.uk/involving-everyone/can-do-health-and-care-awards-2025 including the award categories, judging criteria and the link to apply online. We are seeking nominations from across Suffolk and North East Essex, from individuals, teams and organisations, and from the NHS, local authorities, the Voluntary, Community, Faith andContinue reading
Suffolk and North East Essex ICS ‘Can Do’ Health and Care Awards 2025
Deadline for nominations Friday 2 May 2025
The deadline for nominations to our Suffolk and North East Essex ICS ‘Can Do’ Health and Care Awards 2025 of Friday 2 May 2025 is fast approaching.
Full details of this year’s awards are now available on our ICS website https://www.sneeics.org.uk/involving-everyone/can-do-health-and-care-awards-2025 including the award categories, judging criteria and the link to apply online. We are seeking nominations from across Suffolk and North East Essex, from individuals, teams and organisations, and from the NHS, local authorities, the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sector, primary care, social care providers, and others involved in the health, care and wellbeing of our population. We want to recognise, commend, and share excellence in our health and care system in Suffolk and North East Essex that demonstrates the impact of innovative person-centred approaches, in partnership with people, communities and organisations. Our award categories this year are:
- Co-production and Co-Delivery Award
- Preventing Ill-health, Inequalities and Injustice Award
- Holistic, Neighbourhood Based Care Award
- Technology and Innovation Award
- Learning from Data, Evidence, Knowledge, and Intelligence Award
- Making Better Use of our Resources Award
- Unsung Hero Award
- Inspirational Leader Award
- Supporting Young People Award
- Partnership with the VCFSE Sector Award
Nominations must be submitted by 5:00pm on Friday 2 May 2025 using the online nomination form at https://www.letstalksnee.co.uk/can-do-health-care-awards-2025
Each category in the Suffolk and North East Essex ICS ‘Can Do’ Health and Care Awards 2025 will be judged by a panel which includes a majority of people with relevant lived experience, and our Supporting Young People Award will be judged by a panel of local young people.
Finalists will be invited to join us at our awards ceremony on Friday 4 July 2025 at Rowley Mile Racecourse, Newmarket. Winners will be announced and trophies and certificates given out to winners by some familiar faces. Information about all our winners and finalists will also feature on our ICS website and we would like to share your achievements and ideas with health and care partners locally, regionally and nationally – as well as local media.
Our first Suffolk and North East Essex ICS ‘Can Do’ Health and Care Awards took place in 2024, and the winners were announced at our annual EXPO event. The awards were a huge success in highlighting the extraordinary achievements of individuals, teams and collaborations across our health and care system. You can see a full list of our 2024 winners and finalists at https://www.sneeics.org.uk/involving-everyone/can-do-health-and-care-awards-2024
We look forward to receiving your nominations soon.
Loneliness Reduction Training Coming to West Suffolk!
Do you work for a Suffolk organisation that is connected to people experiencing loneliness? These can be organisations that promote social, mental, and physical wellbeing. If so, then Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in collaboration with Civil Society Consulting and other partners invite you to book onto their new loneliness reduction training.
In recent years, social changes in the UK, including increased reliance on technology and weakened community bonds, which was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, have made social connections harder to establish naturally. As a result, loneliness is becoming a nationwide epidemic. Loneliness is a key contributor to various physical and mental health conditions, including cognitive decline. Loneliness can trigger symptoms like chronic stress, a weakened immune system, and high blood pressure, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, dementia, and other chronic illnesses that can significantly impact overall well-being and longevity.
In 2020, the Campaign to End Loneliness enlisted Civil Society Consulting (CSC) to transform their research into an interactive training course. Since then, CSC has piloted and developed the training with over 150 people in a wide range of places in the UK: Norfolk, Rochdale, Tameside, Tees Valley and Stoke-on-Trent. They have also developed another resource, called 32 Steps to Togetherness.
By the end of the training, 90% of participants had a strong understanding of loneliness and its impacts, while 85% developed a clear and motivated plan to tackle loneliness in their area. CSC is now working with the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust and other local partners to expand the training to West Suffolk.
About the training
The training is currently aimed at grassroots organisations or statutory sector professionals working within the local area who are connected to people experiencing loneliness. However, the course can be adapted for all.
The workshops are to be split over two days. They will run from 10am-12:30pm on both days:
Day 1: Participants will develop a deep understanding of loneliness learning the theory and psychology behind it.
Day 2: Participants will collaboratively discuss and co-produce a strategic approach/plan to tackle loneliness in local area, including partnership working.
Each participant will receive a printed copy of CSC’s Loneliness Reduction Training Handbook on the day.
The dates to save in your diaries are the 4th and 5th of June 2025.
The training will be held at the Haverhill Arts Centre.
Address: High Street, Haverhill, CB9 8AR.
If you are interested in attending the training on behalf of your organisation or would like to know more, please contact:
tabitha.taylor@nsft.nhs.uk – Local Partner of CSC
rebecca.poz@nsft.nhs.uk – Local Partner of CSC
Or
natasha@civilsocietyconsulting.co.uk
Please do not contact the Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Partnership
Women’s Health Insight & Oversight Group
Although the Women's Health I&O Group regular meetings have now come to an end, we have the opportunity to keep and grow the membership via a Women's Health Network! Please see this link to the page on Let's Talk SNEE:
Women's Health Network | Let’s Talk SNEE
We are beginning with the original I&O Group membership so there is no need to sign up to join if you were part of the original group.
Other projects currently running on Let’s Talk SNEE
West Suffolk Localities Partnership Platform – go to
https://www.letstalksnee.co.uk/hub-page/wslocalities
Attracting a new workforce in health and social care across Suffolk and North East Essex – go to
https://www.letstalksnee.co.uk/attracting-a-new-workforce-in-health-and-social-care-across-snee
Suffolk Individual Placement and Support for Severe Mental Health Illness Procurement – go to
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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6 September 2024
Watch the Patient Association new animation to learn about shared decision making
The Patient Association are pleased to announce the launch of a short animation that explains shared decision making and how to put it in practice.
You’ll find it on their website https://www.patients-association.org.uk/shared-decision-making-animation
and also their YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OWJ5Gst4hk
If you want to find out more please contact the Patient Association’s helpline on 0800 3457115.
New Women’s Health App
ConnectPlus Women’s Health App can provide advice and guidance on:
Breast pain assessment and care
Cervical screening
Contraception
Menopause assessment and treatment
Menstrual problems and assessment and treatment
PelvicContinue reading
Watch the Patient Association new animation to learn about shared decision making
The Patient Association are pleased to announce the launch of a short animation that explains shared decision making and how to put it in practice.
You’ll find it on their website https://www.patients-association.org.uk/shared-decision-making-animation
and also their YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OWJ5Gst4hk
If you want to find out more please contact the Patient Association’s helpline on 0800 3457115.
New Women’s Health App
ConnectPlus Women’s Health App can provide advice and guidance on:
Breast pain assessment and care
Cervical screening
Contraception
Menopause assessment and treatment
Menstrual problems and assessment and treatment
Pelvic organ prolapse
Pre-conception care
Sexually transmitted infections and HIV
To download the app visit visit https://api.hciconnect.plus/SNEE-WHH/ or scan the QR code
Decision support tools
Decision support tools, also called patient decision aids, support shared decision making by making treatment, care and support options explicit. They provide evidence-based information about the associated benefits/harms and help patients to consider what matters most to them in relation to the possible outcomes, including doing nothing. To find out more about decision support tools visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/personalisedcare/shared-decision-making/decision-support-tools/