1. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  2. Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries

    Advice and Information -

    Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.

  3. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  4. Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  5. Thurrock Cancer Conversations Report 2020

    Report -

    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.

  6. 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.

  7. Mental Health Report 2018

    Report -

    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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. Local Health services in Thurrock

    Advice and Information -

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

  13. Health and Wellbeing 2016 Goal B

    Report -

    Goal B Health and Wellbeing Healthier Environment Report

  14. Health Hubs April 2016

    Report -

    Raising awareness of Thurrock Health Hubs

  15. Join our live Facebook event!

    News -

    Join us on the 1st September at 6:00pm!

  16. GP Experiences Report

    Report -

    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.

  17. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  18. Long Term Conditions Report

    Report -

    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.

  19. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

    Advice and Information -

    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  20. Do you need help getting to hospital?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  21. Thinking about end of life care for you and your family

    Advice and Information -

    End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.

  22. What is domestic abuse and how can I get support?

    Advice and Information -

    If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.

  23. How to communicate better with people with hearing loss

    Advice and Information -

    COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.

  24. Lung Health Check Scanners arrive in Thurrock!

    News -

    The long-awaited Targeted Lung Health Checks for Thurrock have begun with the first CT scanner mobile units arriving on 7 December at Thurrock Community Hospital.

  25. COVID-19 Vaccination Guide for older adults

    News -

    This leaflet explains about the COVID-19 vaccination, who is eligible and who needs to have the vaccine to protect them from Coronavirus.

  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. 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.

  28. Essex-wide COVID-19 vaccination website launches

    News -

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

  29. 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.

  30. Drug and Alcohol Support in Thurrock

    Advice and Information -

    Here you can find local services in Thurrock that can help and support residents battling with addiction as well as other alcohol and drug related issues.

  31. Health Advice for Parents

    Advice and Information -

    Find advice for common health conditions in children on this page and helpful resources.

  32. Adult Social Care Consultation Report 2015

    Report -

    Healthwatch Thurrock gathered independent views in regard to the Thurrock Council Consultation around proposed changes including introducing charges, equipment and Extra Care provision.

  33. Thurrock Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2016-21

    Report -

    Refreshed Health and Wellbeing Strategy for 2016-21

  34. Healthwatch Thurrock Annual Report 2014-15

    Report -

    Thurrock Healthwatch presents it Annual Report for 2014/15

  35. Health and Wellbeing 2016 Goal A

    Report -

    GOAL A: Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2016-21

  36. Health and Wellbeing: Goal D

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    Goal D: Quality Care, centered around the person

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. Essex Success Regime

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    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.

  40. 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.

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

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

  42. 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.

  43. Thurrock Cancer Conversations Follow Up Report

    Report -

    A follow up to Healthwatch Thurrock's Cancer Conversations 2019 report.

  44. The Internet and Older People

    Report -

    With more and more services provided digitally, Healthwatch Thurrock set out to establish the internet use and access among older people.

  45. Thurrock Cancer Conversations Follow Up Report

    Report -

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

  46. Healthwatch Thurrock want to hear your views on hospital transport services!

    News -

    Have you ever applied for non-emergency hospital transport?

  47. Accessing Dentistry Services Report

    Report -

    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.

  48. Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring Survey

    News -

    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.

  49. Health Support for Ukranian Refugees

    News -

    Information for refugees from Ukraine

  50. 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