1. 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/

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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/

  8. 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).

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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/

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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.

  19. 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

  20. 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/

  21. 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/

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 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.

  25. 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.