Celebrating 500 issues of Snippets!

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The first issue of Snippets was published around 2003 which means we've been bringing you the latest community-led health happenings for more than 20 years!

In that time we've been sharing information and resources every two weeks - once as an old-fashioned Word attachment, as well as longer form pieces in the (now defunct!) CHEX-Point Newsletter. One quote from 2011 may paint a familiar picture to many readers:

“The community health landscape is constantly changing, reflecting optimism and practice for positive change, but also tainted with fear due to current and future funding cuts.”

We'd also like to highlight this message from 2016, as we think we’ve carried this approach into the modern Snippets you currently receive directly to your inbox:

“Here at CHEX we’re always focused on highlighting the experience, skills and determination of local community-led health organisations and the approaches they take - and we hope CHEX-Point Newsletter carries on helping to do that.”

Looking ahead

Snippets is not the only benefit you get from being part of the CHEX network, and here in 2024 and beyond we’ve got plenty more to offer:

  • The opportunity to give your input into CHEX policy briefings and consultation responses, amplifying your voice and enabling you to feed into a wider range of policy/consultation areas.

  • Sharing your community-led health learning and practice with facilitated, quality networking and peer support.

  • The chance to showcase your work and share practice through leading or participating in workshops and learning sessions at the annual CHEX Conference.

  • Access to information and resources on community-led health, including upcoming resources like presentation slides and useful explainers.

  • Our database shows the range of community-led organisations doing great work on the ground to improve health and wellbeing. 

There's more on our network and how to join and how we connect with you on our newly revamped website.

If you'd like to get in touch with us or share any thoughts you have on Snippets, please get in touch with Sheena (she's the one second from the left in the photo, sharing a giggle with some of the CHEX team who were celebrating in the office this week!).
 

 

The CHEX team celebrating in the office