1. Healthwatch Thurrock Annual Report 2018-19

    Report -

    We have had another year of successes for the residents of Thurrock, where real face to face engagement and listening to what people have told us about the services they use has resulted in some real changes.

  2. Healthwatch Thurrock Annual Report 2017-18

    Report -

    As we look forward to 2018/19 our operational plans will be to increase our ambassadors in more areas building on the successes of the past year and become even more integrated in the community that we represent.

  3. Healthwatch Thurrock Annual Report 2016-17

    Report -

    2016/17 has been another busy but successful year for Healthwatch Thurrock. Although only a small team the support we get from our overarching organisation Thurrock CVS has allowed us to expand.

  4. Blood Testing Report 2017

    Report -

    Healthwatch Thurrock undertook a piece of work and carried out a survey on the blood testing services at Orsett and Basildon Hospitals.

  5. Building work begins on new IMC in Corringham

    News -

    Improving health, social and community services in Thurrock has moved another step forward as building work has begun on the new Integrated Medical Centre (IMC) in Corringham.

  6. NHS Long Term Plan Report

    Report -

    What do residents need or want from the NHS and how does this fit with the NHS Long Term Plan.

  7. Day Care Report 2015

    Report -

    Assessing Day Care Centres in Thurrock

  8. Thurrock Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2016-21

    Report -

    Refreshed Health and Wellbeing Strategy for 2016-21

  9. Health and Wellbeing: Goal D

    Report -

    Goal D: Quality Care, centered around the person

  10. Sustainability and Transformation Plan

    Report -

    Consultation Exercise Report

  11. Health Hubs April 2016

    Report -

    Raising awareness of Thurrock Health Hubs

  12. What is important to our local residents regarding health services

    Report -

    The views and comments Healthwatch Thurrock has gathered over the previous 12 months about what is important in regard to Health Services.

  13. Essex Success Regime

    Report -

    Healthwatch Thurrock has been working alongside the ESR NHS England Team to ensure that the Thurrock community that use these NHS Services are aware of the changes taking place and what changes they should expect to see.

  14. For Thurrock In Thurrock

    Report -

    Healthwatch Thurrock was recently commissioned by Thurrock Clinical Commissioning Group (TCCG) to do a piece of work
    titled “For Thurrock in Thurrock”.

  15. Healthwatch Thurrock visits Thurrock’s new Lung Health Check Unit

    News -

    Healthwatch Thurrock were delighted to join the NELFT Lung Health Checks team at Asda, Tilbury on Monday 19th April to visit the new Cobalt Imaging lung check screening units.

  16. Ford And NHS ‘Vaccine Van’ Delivers COVID-19 Protection To Low-Uptake Communities

    News -

    The NHS in Essex has teamed up with Ford and local community health leaders to roll out a vital initiative across Mid and South Essex

  17. 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/

  18. 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

  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. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. Healthwatch Thurrock Annual Report 2019-20

    Report -

    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.

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

    Advice and Information -

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

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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  26. Covid-19 Vaccination Programme

    News -

    The NHS has rolled out the biggest vaccination programme that has ever undertaken with three quarters of a million people already receiving the jab.

  27. More local GPs begin offering COVID Vaccine as part of biggest NHS Immunisation Programme

    News -

    More local vaccination services run by family doctors and their teams will open across mid and south Essex today (Friday 15 January 2021), as the roll out of the biggest vaccination programme in NHS history continues.

  28. Symptoms of Coronavirus

    Advice and Information -

    Learn what symptoms are associated with Coronavirus, how to recognise them and what to do if you are displaying symptoms.

  29. Essex-wide COVID-19 vaccination website launches

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    The NHS in Essex recently launched a new website, giving residents the latest information and advice on the local COVID-19 vaccination programme.

  30. Are you over 70? Have you been invited for your COVID-19 Vaccine?

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    The NHS is calling for all people aged over 70 to come forward and contact the NHS to make an appointment for their COVID-19 Vaccination.

  31. Local Health services in Thurrock

    Advice and Information -

    Here you can find helpful links and organisations for local advice and services in Thurrock.

  32. COVID-19 information in different languages and accessible formats

    News -

    The NHS in Essex is making sure everyone has access to useful information about COVID-19 and the vaccination programme.

  33. COVID-19 vaccination programme reaches out to local groups to ensure nobody is left behind

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    The NHS in Essex is working with its partners to reach out to its vulnerable and at-risk residents, to encourage them to accept the invitation for COVID-19 vaccination to make sure nobody gets left behind.

  34. COVID-19 Vaccine roll out for over 50s

    News -

    NHS England invites everyone aged 50 and over to be jabbed as NHS vaccination programme marks 100th day.

  35. Coronavirus Survey

    Report -

    Healthwatch Thurrock conducted a survey around services and quality of information received during the Covid-19 pandemic 2020.

  36. Mental Health & Covid Report 2020/21

    Report -

    Healthwatch Thurrock conducted a survey to reflect the experiences of residents during the Covid-19 lockdown periods and the effects this has had on their Health and Mental Wellbeing.

  37. New reports published by Healthwatch Thurrock

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    Healthwatch Thurrock have recently released new reports, please see below to find out more and view.

  38. Healthwatch Thurrock release Annual Report 2020-21

    News -

    Since COVID-19 struck, the work of the Healthwatch Thurrock to support and listen to local people became more crucial than ever. Find out about our resources and how we have engaged and supported people in 2020-21.

  39. 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

  40. 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.

  41. 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.