Dear participant,
You are invited to take part in an evaluation study exploring experiences of co‑producing the principles for future NHS community services in Suffolk. You have been invited because you are a member of the Suffolk Community Services Insight & Oversight (I&O) Group or an NHS colleague involved in commissioning community services.
Before you decide whether to take part, it is important that you understand why the study is being carried out and what your participation would involve. Please take time to read this information carefully. You can ask questions at any point before deciding whether to take part. If there is anything that is not clear, or you have any questions, please contact us (see below, ‘Who do I contact for more information?’)
What is the purpose of the evaluation and why have I been invited?
Between October 2025 and April 2026, the Suffolk Community Services I&O Group worked in partnership with the Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board (now Norfolk and Suffolk ICB) to co‑produce principles that will underpin community service contracts delivered from 2027–2037.
This evaluation aims to:
- explore how participants experienced the co‑production process;
- understand perceptions of inclusivity, accessibility, partnership working and power‑sharing;
- examine how co‑produced insights influenced commissioning decisions;
- identify enablers and barriers to meaningful co‑production in large‑scale system change.
The learning from this evaluation will inform future co‑production approaches within integrated care systems and contribute to the evidence base for meaningful involvement.
Who is conducting the evaluation?
Name (affiliation) | Role |
Su Conquer (Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board)
| Principal Investigator |
Valerie Gladwell (University of Suffolk)
| Co-Investigator / Independent evaluator |
This form is an optional anonymous online questionnaire for I&O Group members. Make sure you are not 'logged in' to Let's Talk Health and Care to ensure your account is not associated with your submission. It will tell you if you are logged in at top of this survey page.
Please ensure you have read the full Participation Information Sheet (linked here) before you continue and submit this online form.
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