News and reports

If you need health advice over the industrial action period, please use: 111 online as the first port of call for health needs. ONLY use 999 if it is a life-threatening emergency
https://www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk/news/industrial-action-advice/

A FREE day for people with Learning Disabilities, their carers and professionals. 14th June, 10am - 3pm at The Civic Hall, Blackshots Lane, Grays RM16 2JU. There will be a FREE lunch and goodie bag. Mini Health Checks, Exercise Classes and more

Unpaid Carers Report - July 2022

Within this research Healthwatch Thurrock spoke to carers of all ages, including young carers.

Health and wellbeing survey for young people

We're calling on young people in Thurrock to complete a short questionnaire regarding their general health and wellbeing.

Complete here: https://airtable.com/shrWS7Cr3ZATCCRsa

Are you a blue badge holder?

We're asking that you complete a short questionnaire about your experiences within supermarket carparks.

Complete here: https://airtable.com/shrT762IVR0WMz53U

All immunosuppressed people over the age of five can have an extra Covid-19 vaccination this spring. View full image here - https://thurrockcvs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot-2023-05-15-110720.jpg

Helps families navigate the support that is available and includes practical interventions based on the lived experiences of families. Full image here - https://thurrockcvs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot-2023-05-15-110141.jpg

On Tuesday 25th April The Beehive held a Healthwatch Thurrock Roadshow.

Pictured here is Dolce, a Healthwatch Thurrock placement student

Bowel Cancer UK have provided this easy to read poster to spot symptoms. Please get in touch with us at communications@bowelcanceruk.org.uk if you’d like any further information.

Introducing the Healthwatch Thurrock Roadshows. Come along to find out what’s happening in your local area and have your say about local health and social care services! Keep a look out for a Roadshow near you

This should provide you with the opportunity to gain clarity about your direction in life, develop tools and strategies to help you commit to action and make progress towards your brighter future.
https://thurrockcvs.org/training-opportunities/

Betty, who is one of our Healthwatch volunteers in Thurrock discusses her role and the benefits of volunteering.