1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. Join our live Facebook event!

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

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

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    Have you ever applied for non-emergency hospital transport?

  14. 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.

  15. Health Support for Ukranian Refugees

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    Information for refugees from Ukraine

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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).

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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/

  23. 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/

  24. 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.