1. Thurrock Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2016-21

    Report -

    Refreshed Health and Wellbeing Strategy for 2016-21

  2. Health Hubs April 2016

    Report -

    Raising awareness of Thurrock Health Hubs

  3. For Thurrock In Thurrock

    Report -

    Healthwatch Thurrock was recently commissioned by Thurrock Clinical Commissioning Group (TCCG) to do a piece of work
    titled “For Thurrock in Thurrock”.

  4. Healthwatch Thurrock Annual Report 2014-15

    Report -

    Thurrock Healthwatch presents it Annual Report for 2014/15

  5. Heatlhwatch Annual Report 2015-16

    Report -

    Healthwatch Thurrock Annual Report for 2015-16

  6. Health and Wellbeing 2016 Goal B

    Report -

    Goal B Health and Wellbeing Healthier Environment Report

  7. Health and Wellbeing 2016 Goal A

    Report -

    GOAL A: Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2016-21

  8. Health and Wellbeing: Goal C

    Report -

    Health and Wellbeing Strategy Goal C: Better Emotional Health and Wellbeing

  9. Essex Success Regime

    Report -

    Healthwatch Thurrock has been working alongside the ESR NHS England Team to ensure that the Thurrock community that use these NHS Services are aware of the changes taking place and what changes they should expect to see.

  10. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

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    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

  11. Stories from: Thurrock Stroke Project

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    Thurrock Stroke Project is a support service for Thurrock residents who have suffered a stroke. It provides the opportunity for stroke survivors and their carers to meet together and chat over a cup of tea.
    They currently meet every Monday between 2-4pm at the United Reform Church, 31 Bradleigh Avenue. There is a £5 fee for yearly membership and a £3 a week cost to attend. They are an affiliated member of the Stroke Association.

  12. Women’s health survey

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    MSE ICS are undertaking a number of projects to improve women’s services and want to get the views of women. This survey covers everything from contraception to the menopause and everything in-between.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. Important information about Norovirus

    Advice and Information -

    Norovirus cases are currently higher than normal across mid and south Essex, particularly affecting those over the age of 65.
    Norovirus is a stomach bug that causes diarrhoea and vomiting. If you catch norovirus, it’s important to rest and have plenty of fluids. You should stay at home until two days after your symptoms stop and wash your hands to prevent the spread of infection.

    For more information please visit nhs.uk/norovirus

  16. 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.