1. Healthwatch Thurrock Highly Commended in National Awards

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    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.

  2. Lung Health Check Scanners arrive in Thurrock!

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    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.

  3. COVID-19 Vaccination Guide for older adults

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

  4. Covid-19 Vaccination Programme

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

  5. Have your say on the Care you or someone you know receives

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    February 7th 2020 saw the launch of a piece of work by Healthwatch Thurrock.

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

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    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.

  7. Building work begins on new IMC in Corringham

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    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.

  8. Essex-wide COVID-19 vaccination website launches

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

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

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    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. COVID-19 information in different languages and accessible formats

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

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

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    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.

  12. COVID-19 Vaccine roll out for over 50s

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

  13. Healthwatch Thurrock visits Thurrock’s new Lung Health Check Unit

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    Healthwatch Thurrock were delighted to join the NELFT Lung Health Checks team at Asda, Tilbury on Monday 19th April to visit the new Cobalt Imaging lung check screening units.

  14. New reports published by Healthwatch Thurrock

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    Healthwatch Thurrock have recently released new reports, please see below to find out more and view.

  15. Ford And NHS ‘Vaccine Van’ Delivers COVID-19 Protection To Low-Uptake Communities

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    The NHS in Essex has teamed up with Ford and local community health leaders to roll out a vital initiative across Mid and South Essex

  16. Healthwatch Thurrock release Annual Report 2020-21

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    Since COVID-19 struck, the work of the Healthwatch Thurrock to support and listen to local people became more crucial than ever. Find out about our resources and how we have engaged and supported people in 2020-21.

  17. Join our live Facebook event!

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    Join us on the 1st September at 6:00pm!

  18. Healthwatch Thurrock want to hear your views on hospital transport services!

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    Have you ever applied for non-emergency hospital transport?

  19. We're recruiting an Admin Assistant

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    We're looking for someone with an interest in the health and social care needs of Thurrock residents, who is also organised with a good telephone manner, discrete, and experienced in Microsoft packages to ensure our office runs smoothly.

  20. Healthwatch Thurrock host Tea & Chat events

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    In the last 2 weeks Healthwatch Thurrock have been busy holding their tea and chat events at the beehive grays to listen to local residents needs and their health experiences to help shape the future of health and social care.

  21. Do you provide care or support for a loved one or friend?

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    Do you provide care or support for a loved one or friend?

  22. Dying Matters Event

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    Come along to our next event!
    6th May 2022
    The Beehive, Grays, RM17 6XP

  23. Young Ambassadors Event

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    Are you aged 18 and under with an interest for Health and Social Care? We would love to hear from you! Healthwatch Thurrock is a place where you can express your views on anything to do with
    health and social care services in your area.

  24. This week is Suicide Prevention Week

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    Every year communities and organisations across the world come together to raise awareness of suicide prevention, and strive towards a world where less people die by suicide.

  25. World Mental Health Day

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    The world Health Organisation (WHO) recognises World Mental Health Day on the 10th of October every year.

  26. Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring Survey

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    MSE ICS wish to understand more about how and why you came to have a blood pressure monitor, and how your experience of monitoring your blood pressure impacts your health and wellbeing.

  27. Health Support for Ukranian Refugees

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    Information for refugees from Ukraine

  28. Do you have a child who is short-sighted, or think they may become short-sighted in the future?

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    Staff at the University of Bradford want to hear your (and your children’s) views

  29. Next upcoming Roadshow

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    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

  30. Healthwatch Thurrock Roadshow at The Beehive Centre

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

    Pictured here is Dolce, a Healthwatch Thurrock placement student

  31. Does Your Health Matter To You?

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    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

  32. Learning Disability Health event success!

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    On Wednesday 14th June Healthwatch Thurrock held a collaborative event with College Health, Thurrock Lifestyle Solutions (TLS) and Thurrock Centre for Independent Living (TCIL).

  33. Alzheimer's Society Memory Walk

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    Memory Walk to raise awareness about dementia - Saturday 23rd September, from Hardie Park, Stanford-le-Hope. All welcome from 10am

  34. Mid and South Essex - Public Board Meeting

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    Thursday 27 July, Basildon,10am - 3pm
    Thursday 28 September, Southend, 10am - 3pm
    Thursday 23 November, Chelmsford, 10am - 3pm.
    Thursday 25 January, Basildon, 10am - 3pm
    Thursday 28 March, Southend, 10am - 3pm
    mse.board.committeepapers@nhs.net

  35. Funding Available to Help Tackle Health Inequalities

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    Communities can apply for funding to help make sure that everyone has an opportunity to lead a healthy life.

    For more info & to apply: https://thurrockcvs.org/current-funding-opportunities/
    Deadline for applications is 19th September 2023

  36. Opora charity for Ukrainians in the UK

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    Take a look at this charity that's helping Ukrainians sustainably rebuild their lives in the UK: https://opora.uk/

  37. Local NHS urges residents to be prepared for forthcoming Industrial action

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    Industrial Action from 7am Monday 2nd October until 7am on Thursday 5th October. For more info, go to: www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk/

  38. Young Healthwatch - Christmas Magic Event

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    Inviting all children up to 13 years old for some Young healthwatch Christmas Magic!
    We want to hear your views on health and social care services

  39. Our Christmas Opening Hours

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    Our phone line will close at 2pm on Friday 22nd December 2023, reopening at 9am on Tuesday 2nd January 2024.

  40. MSE MHS need your help!

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    They're looking for volunteers aged 11 and over to help them to create and watch virtual reality videos. Participants must also be autistic or have mild/moderate learning disabilities.

    The study will involve participants attending co-production sessions to tell them what scenarios they would like to see, followed by a period of time spent watching the videos with virtual reality headsets, and then a feedback session at the end of the project as well. The project will be taking place over the entirety of 2024.

  41. Healthwatch Thurrock celebrate #childrensmentalhealthweek

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    To mark Children’s Mental Health Week (5th – 11th February) Healthwatch Thurrock ran a drawing challenge asking children of Thurrock to draw something that makes them happy. We promised to share the entries throughout #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek.

  42. Find out about where to get health advice and support this bank holiday weekend

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    There are a range of NHS services available to local people over the Easter bank holiday weekend including:

    ● Pharmacy advice
    ● NHS 111 on the telephone and online
    ● Mental health support

    Visit nhs.uk for more info including local pharmacy opening times.