1. Betty's Blog

    Blog -

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

  2. Veterans Moving forward: Building a Brighter Future

    Advice and Information -

    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/

  3. Next upcoming Roadshow

    News -

    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

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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  5. Healthwatch Thurrock Roadshow at The Beehive Centre

    News -

    On Tuesday 25th April The Beehive held a Healthwatch Thurrock Roadshow.

    Pictured here is Dolce, a Healthwatch Thurrock placement student

  6. Supporting your neurodiverse child

    Advice and Information -

    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

  7. Do you have a weakened immune system?

    Advice and Information -

    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

  8. Betty's Blue Badge Project

    Response -

    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

  9. Health and wellbeing survey for young people

    Response -

    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

  10. Unpaid Carers Report

    Report -

    Unpaid Carers Report - July 2022

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

  11. Does Your Health Matter To You?

    News -

    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

  12. Health Advice over the industrial action period

    Advice and Information -

    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/

  13. Learning Disability Health event success!

    News -

    On Wednesday 14th June Healthwatch Thurrock held a collaborative event with College Health, Thurrock Lifestyle Solutions (TLS) and Thurrock Centre for Independent Living (TCIL).

  14. Type 1 Diabetes Survey

    Response -

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

  15. Junior Doctor Industrial Action

    Advice and Information -

    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

  16. Alzheimer's Society Memory Walk

    News -

    Memory Walk to raise awareness about dementia - Saturday 23rd September, from Hardie Park, Stanford-le-Hope. All welcome from 10am

  17. Mid and South Essex - Public Board Meeting

    News -

    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

  18. Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Patient Survey

    Response -

    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

  19. Bank Holiday Service Information

    Advice and Information -

    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/

  20. Funding Available to Help Tackle Health Inequalities

    News -

    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

  21. Young Health Ambassador Volunteer Role

    Response -

    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

  22. Autumn/Winter Flu and COVID-19 vaccination

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  23. Raising awareness of Sepsis

    Advice and Information -

    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

  24. Know Your Numbers Week

    Advice and Information -

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

  25. Better Communication with Patients survey

    Response -

    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

  26. Opora charity for Ukrainians in the UK

    News -

    Take a look at this charity that's helping Ukrainians sustainably rebuild their lives in the UK: https://opora.uk/

  27. Parent + Child Spooktacular

    Event -

  28. Local NHS urges residents to be prepared for forthcoming Industrial action

    News -

    Industrial Action from 7am Monday 2nd October until 7am on Thursday 5th October. For more info, go to: www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk/

  29. MSE focus group - Digital Dialogues event

    Event -

  30. UK Youth Innovation Prize 2023

    Advice and Information -

    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

  31. Annual Report 2022-23

    Report -

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

  32. Young Adult Carer Mental Health Inequalities Workshop

    Event -

  33. BAME Mental Health Inequalities Workshop

    Event -

  34. LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Inequalities Workshop

    Event -

  35. Social Prescribing Conference

    Event -

  36. Maternity Matters Survey

    Response -

    Healthwatch Thurrock are interested in your experiences of local maternity services

  37. Young Healthwatch

    Event -

  38. Young Healthwatch - Christmas Magic Event

    News -

    Inviting all children up to 13 years old for some Young healthwatch Christmas Magic!
    We want to hear your views on health and social care services

  39. Betty's Blue Badge Project: A look into accessibility for Blue Badge users who use supermarket parking in Thurrock

    Report -

    We received a number of complaints & concerns regarding accessibility for Blue Badge users regarding supermarket parking. We decided to explore this further & gather lived experience of badge users within Thurrock who use local supermarket parking.

  40. Patient Experience of Diagnostics Survey

    Response -

    The Patients Association and Roche Diagnostics UK are working together to understand patients’ experiences of diagnostic services in the NHS. If you've used the diagnostic service in the last 6 months, please complete the survey by 7/1/24

  41. Our Christmas Opening Hours

    News -

    Our phone line will close at 2pm on Friday 22nd December 2023, reopening at 9am on Tuesday 2nd January 2024.

  42. Thurrock Recovery College - Jan - March Timetable 2024

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at the Thurrock Recovery College timetable for courses starting in January to March 2024.

  43. Where to get support if you are struggling with your mental health

    Advice and Information -

    Christmas and new year can be a difficult time, so if you are struggling with your mental health, there is always help available.

  44. Stories from: Thurrock Stroke Project

    Report -

    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.

  45. Women’s health survey

    Response -

    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.

  46. MSE MHS need your help!

    News -

    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.

  47. Healthwatch Thurrock celebrate #childrensmentalhealthweek

    News -

    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.

  48. 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

  49. Find out about where to get health advice and support this bank holiday weekend

    News -

    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.