The NHS 10 Year Plan: A place based view part two
In February 2025, Healthwatch Thurrock published our ‘Part One’ report which focused on qualitative feedback around the three shifts. This report is our ‘Part Two’ response to the NHS 10 Year Plan which has a more quantitative nature.
In the same manner as our first report, we modified the questions published by the department of health and social care into a survey. This was available to residents both in an online and physical format. This place-based approach ensures that Thurrock’s voice is not only heard at the national level but also integrated into local decision-making. By focusing on Thurrock's residents, we can influence the direction of commissioning in Thurrock and ensure that those who might be excluded from broader national dialogues have the opportunity to share their thoughts.
While we encouraged those who are able to use the portal directly, we made a commitment to produce a local report that highlights the responses from Thurrock. This report will be a valuable resource at the local level, influencing decisions and commissioning, while also being uploaded to the Department of Health and Social Care via the portal to ensure Thurrock's unique perspective contributes to the national conversation.
