1. Do you need help getting to hospital?

    Advice and Information -

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

  2. 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.

  3. Sexual Violence and Abuse Report 2019

    Report -

    Healthwatch Thurrock reached out to survivors of sexual abuse to make sure their experiences helped inform the future approach of local services.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. Local Health services in Thurrock

    Advice and Information -

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

  10. Thurrock Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2016-21

    Report -

    Refreshed Health and Wellbeing Strategy for 2016-21

  11. Health and Wellbeing: Goal D

    Report -

    Goal D: Quality Care, centered around the person

  12. Sustainability and Transformation Plan

    Report -

    Consultation Exercise Report

  13. Heatlhwatch Annual Report 2015-16

    Report -

    Healthwatch Thurrock Annual Report for 2015-16

  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. Thurrock Cancer Conversations Follow Up Report

    Report -

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

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. New reports published by Healthwatch Thurrock

    News -

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

  19. Healthwatch Thurrock Annual Report 2020-21

    Report -

    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.

  20. 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.

  21. Join our live Facebook event!

    News -

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

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

    News -

    Have you ever applied for non-emergency hospital transport?

  23. Healthwatch Thurrock host Tea & Chat events

    News -

    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.

  24. 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

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

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

    News -

    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.

  34. 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.

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

    News -

    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.

  36. 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.

  37. Coronavirus Survey

    Report -

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

  38. 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

  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

    Report -

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