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People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register. -
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Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough. -
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Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services. -
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National Voices, Traverse, PPL and Healthwatch England put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals. -
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Healthwatch Thurrock were commissioned to conduct conversations with individuals to identify the quantity, source and consistency of information received by patients following diagnosis of cancer. -
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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. -
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Through anecdotal discussion from service users and residents, a need to better understand services supporting Mental Health Services in Thurrock were identified in early 2018. -
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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. -
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Healthwatch Thurrock undertook a piece of work and carried out a survey on the blood testing services at Orsett and Basildon Hospitals. -
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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. -
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What do residents need or want from the NHS and how does this fit with the NHS Long Term Plan. -
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Here you can find helpful links and organisations for local advice and services in Thurrock. -
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Goal B Health and Wellbeing Healthier Environment Report -
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Raising awareness of Thurrock Health Hubs -
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Join us on the 1st September at 6:00pm!
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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. -
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We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP. -
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People with long-term conditions now account for over 50% of all GP appointments, 64% of all outpatient appointments and over 70% of all all inpatient bed days. -
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Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis. -
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Healthwatch Thurrock was asked as an independent organisation to gather the views of children and young people, carers and parents about their experiences of using the Brighter Futures services. -
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A project collecting the views of Looked After Children, Foster Carers and Professionals in Thurrock -
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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. -
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February 7th 2020 saw the launch of a piece of work by Healthwatch Thurrock. -
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Assessing Day Care Centres in Thurrock -
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Thurrock Healthwatch presents it Annual Report for 2014/15 -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Do you provide care or support for a loved one or friend? -
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Come along to our next event!
6th May 2022
The Beehive, Grays, RM17 6XP -
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Unpaid Carers Report - July 2022
Within this research Healthwatch Thurrock spoke to carers of all ages, including young carers. -
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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 -
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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). -
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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.