1. Should I see a pharmacist instead of a doctor?

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    ​​​​​​​Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you.

  2. 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.

  3. Thurrock Cancer Conversations Report 2020

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    Healthwatch Thurrock were commissioned to conduct conversations with individuals to identify the quantity, source and consistency of information received by patients following diagnosis of cancer.

  4. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

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    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  5. What's the difference between social distancing, self-isolation and shielding?

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    Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from COVID-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you.

  6. What is domestic abuse and how can I get support?

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    If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.

  7. Healthwatch Thurrock Annual Report 2019-20

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    Annual Report 2019-20 - Guided by You

    Our annual report holds the work that we have carried out this year including the Targeted Lung Check support, Sexual Violence and Abuse Services as well as highlights of the year.

  8. Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

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    National Voices, Traverse, PPL and Healthwatch England put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

  9. How to communicate better with people with hearing loss

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    COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.

  10. National Grief Awareness Week

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  11. National Obesity Awareness Week

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  12. Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

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  13. Young Carers Action Day

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  14. Dignity Action Day

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  15. Children's Mental Health Week

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  16. LGBT+ History Month

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  17. World Cancer day

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  18. Time to talk day

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  19. Rare disease awareness day

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  20. Eating disorders awareness week

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  21. International Womans Day 2021

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  22. Brain Awareness week

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  23. No smoking day

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  24. World oral health day

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  25. Autism awareness day

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  26. World health day

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  27. Multiple Sclerosis awareness week

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  28. Maternal mental health awareness week 2020

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  29. Deaf awareness week

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  30. Dying matters awareness week

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  31. World Hypertension Day

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  32. Dementia Action Week

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  33. World digestive health day

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  34. World no tobacco day

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  35. National volunteers week

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  36. Diabetes awareness week

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  37. Carers week

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  38. World blood donor day

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  39. Men's health week

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  40. Love your lungs week

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  41. Samaritans - The big listen

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  42. World Hepatitis Day

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  43. World breastfeeding week

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  44. Migraine awareness week

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  45. Organ donation awareness week

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  46. World Suicide Prevention Day

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  47. World Alzheimer's Day

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  48. National eye health week

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  49. World mental health day

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  50. World menopause month

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