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COVID-19 Vaccine roll out for over 50s

NHS England invites everyone aged 50 and over to be jabbed as NHS vaccination programme marks 100th day.

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COVID-19 vaccination programme reaches out to local groups to ensure nobody is left behind

The NHS in Essex is working with its partners to reach out to its vulnerable and at-risk residents, to encourage them to accept the invitation for COVID-19 vaccination to make sure nobody gets left behind.

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Volunteer roles with Healthwatch Thurrock

Volunteers play a vital role in helping people have their say on health and social care. Volunteering with Healthwatch can help you develop skills, gain experience and make a difference to your community.

19 February 2021

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What does volunteering for Healthwatch Thurrock mean?

18 February 2021

Video preview: vaccines for people with a learning disability and autistic people

COVID-19 information in different languages and accessible formats

The NHS in Essex is making sure everyone has access to useful information about COVID-19 and the vaccination programme.

18 February 2021

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Are you over 70? Have you been invited for your COVID-19 Vaccine?

The NHS is calling for all people aged over 70 to come forward and contact the NHS to make an appointment for their COVID-19 Vaccination.

10 February 2021

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Essex-wide COVID-19 vaccination website launches

The NHS in Essex recently launched a new website, giving residents the latest information and advice on the local COVID-19 vaccination programme.

9 February 2021

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Building work begins on new IMC in Corringham

Improving health, social and community services in Thurrock has moved another step forward as building work has begun on the new Integrated Medical Centre (IMC) in Corringham.

9 February 2021

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More local GPs begin offering COVID Vaccine as part of biggest NHS Immunisation Programme

More local vaccination services run by family doctors and their teams will open across mid and south Essex today (Friday 15 January 2021), as the roll out of the biggest vaccination programme in NHS history continues.

15 January 2021

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COVID-19 Vaccination Guide for older adults

This leaflet explains about the COVID-19 vaccination, who is eligible and who needs to have the vaccine to protect them from Coronavirus.

13 January 2021

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Covid-19 Vaccination Programme

The NHS has rolled out the biggest vaccination programme that has ever undertaken with three quarters of a million people already receiving the jab.

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Lung Health Check Scanners arrive in Thurrock!

The long-awaited Targeted Lung Health Checks for Thurrock have begun with the first CT scanner mobile units arriving on 7 December at Thurrock Community Hospital.

14 December 2020