1. Health and Wellbeing: Goal D

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    Goal D: Quality Care, centered around the person

  2. Blood Testing Report 2017

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    Healthwatch Thurrock undertook a piece of work and carried out a survey on the blood testing services at Orsett and Basildon Hospitals.

  3. What is important to our local residents regarding health services

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    The views and comments Healthwatch Thurrock has gathered over the previous 12 months about what is important in regard to Health Services.

  4. Healthwatch Thurrock Annual Report 2016-17

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    2016/17 has been another busy but successful year for Healthwatch Thurrock. Although only a small team the support we get from our overarching organisation Thurrock CVS has allowed us to expand.

  5. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.

  6. What should you expect from home care services?

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    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. Important information about Norovirus

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    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

  12. 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.