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Are you getting the eye care you need?
Complete our short survey and tell the NHS if you're getting the right help to prevent or deal with sight problems.
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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.
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Healthwatch Thurrock Highly Commended in National Awards
Local health and social care champion has been highly commended at the Healthwatch England Annual Conference for their work with Sexual Abuse Services in Thurrock.
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GPs' collective action - Healthwatch England's response
The British Medical Association has announced today that GPs will start capping appointments in an immediate work-to-rule action following a dispute…
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We want to ensure Thurrock is a dementia friendly community
Healthwatch Thurrock aim to ensure that service users, carers and professionals voices are fed into the dementia strategy to help shape the future.
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Healthwatch Thurrock hosted successful 'Care for Carers' event
Last week Healthwatch Thurrock invited local carers and their loved one to join us for lunch and a focus group session to discuss their support…
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Latest reports and publication
The NHS 10 Year Plan: A place based view part two
The NHS 10-Year Plan is a key part of the government’s commitment to shaping a health service that meets future needs and challenges. The plan is designed to tackle current pressures whilst laying the groundwork for a more sustainable health service.
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Making Safeguarding Personalised
In February of 2024, Healthwatch Thurrock were commissioned by TSAB (Thurrock’s Safeguarding Adults Board) to work towards the production of an independent report based on whether people felt their involvement with Thurrock’s safeguarding team was personalised to their own individual needs and requested outcomes.
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