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

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    Have you ever applied for non-emergency hospital transport?

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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?

  5. Dying Matters Event

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

  6. Accessing Dentistry Services Report

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    Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 we saw an increase in the number of people providing feedback on dentistry services, with a fall in the proportion of positive feedback regarding dentistry.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. Health Support for Ukranian Refugees

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    Information for refugees from Ukraine

  12. 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

  13. GP Experiences Report

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    The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way that a lot of services are delivered, with a move away from face to face interactions and more occurring over the phone and via virtual means.

  14. Betty's Blog

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    Betty, who is one of our Healthwatch volunteers in Thurrock discusses her role and the benefits of volunteering.

  15. Veterans Moving forward: Building a Brighter Future

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    This should provide you with the opportunity to gain clarity about your direction in life, develop tools and strategies to help you commit to action and make progress towards your brighter future.
    https://thurrockcvs.org/training-opportunities/

  16. 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

  17. Do you support anyone that may need to know how to spot these symptoms?

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    Bowel Cancer UK have provided this easy to read poster to spot symptoms. Please get in touch with us at communications@bowelcanceruk.org.uk if you’d like any further information.

  18. 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

  19. Supporting your neurodiverse child

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    Helps families navigate the support that is available and includes practical interventions based on the lived experiences of families. Full image here - https://thurrockcvs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot-2023-05-15-110141.jpg

  20. Do you have a weakened immune system?

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    All immunosuppressed people over the age of five can have an extra Covid-19 vaccination this spring. View full image here - https://thurrockcvs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot-2023-05-15-110720.jpg

  21. Betty's Blue Badge Project

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    Are you a blue badge holder?

    We're asking that you complete a short questionnaire about your experiences within supermarket carparks.

    Complete here: https://airtable.com/shrT762IVR0WMz53U

  22. Health and wellbeing survey for young people

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    Health and wellbeing survey for young people

    We're calling on young people in Thurrock to complete a short questionnaire regarding their general health and wellbeing.

    Complete here: https://airtable.com/shrWS7Cr3ZATCCRsa

  23. Unpaid Carers Report

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    Unpaid Carers Report - July 2022

    Within this research Healthwatch Thurrock spoke to carers of all ages, including young carers.

  24. 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

  25. Health Advice over the industrial action period

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    If you need health advice over the industrial action period, please use: 111 online as the first port of call for health needs. ONLY use 999 if it is a life-threatening emergency
    https://www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk/news/industrial-action-advice/

  26. 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).

  27. Type 1 Diabetes Survey

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    We want to know what questions you have about Type 1 Diabetes. Scan the QR code or go to: https://tinyurl.com/2p8zxjh2

  28. Junior Doctor Industrial Action

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    Junior doctors have announced 72 hours of continuous junior doctors’ strike action from 07.00 on Thursday 13 July until 07.00 on Tuesday 18 July.

    Hospital consultants will also be striking from Thursday 20 July till Friday 21 July

  29. 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

  30. 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

  31. Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Patient Survey

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    LGBT+ inclusion activity Survey. you do not have to be LGBT+ to respond. All responses are anonymous which means we do not take any identifying information in this survey - https://tinyurl.com/3dd62y8m

  32. Bank Holiday Service Information

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    Find out more in our guide to local health services for the August Bank Holiday - https://www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk/health/bank-holiday-service-guide/

  33. 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

  34. Young Health Ambassador Volunteer Role

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    Help Healthwatch Thurrock ensure that it listens, and learns from the voice and experience of children and young people.

    If you are interested in the role please contact admin@healthwatchthurrock.org or call us on 01375389883

  35. Autumn/Winter Flu and COVID-19 vaccination

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    With new variants of COVID-19 in circulation, people at higher risk from the virus will be relieved to hear that this year's vaccine campaign will start sooner. Any questions please contact 01375 389883.

  36. Raising awareness of Sepsis

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    We all know sepsis can be hard to spot, but did you know that carers and family members can be the first to spot the soft signs of sepsis?
    #WorldSepsisDay

  37. Know Your Numbers Week

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    Celebrating Know Your Numbers Week 2023. Monitoring blood pressure is more than just numbers; it's about understanding and prioritising our health.

  38. Better Communication with Patients survey

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    We would like to hear your experiences of receiving outpatient appointment letters. What you tell us in this survey will help more people get to the right place for treatment at the right time. Go to: https://tinyurl.com/46upstd2

  39. 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/

  40. Parent + Child Spooktacular

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  41. 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/

  42. MSE focus group - Digital Dialogues event

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  43. UK Youth Innovation Prize 2023

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    Follow the link to learn what the Youth Innovation Essay Prize is, what you can win and when to enter by. Go to:https://thurrockcvs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/YIEP-2023-UCL-Partners-PDF.pdf

  44. Annual Report 2022-23

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    Read our Annual report to find out how Healthwatch Thurrock has been making a difference in the community during this last year.

  45. Young Adult Carer Mental Health Inequalities Workshop

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  46. BAME Mental Health Inequalities Workshop

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