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. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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

  19. 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.