1. 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.

  2. Healthwatch Thurrock Highly Commended in National Awards

    News -

    Local health and social care champion has been highly commended at the Healthwatch England Annual Conference for their work with Sexual Abuse Services in Thurrock.

  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. Brighter Futures 2019

    Report -

    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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Have your say on the Care you or someone you know receives

    News -

    February 7th 2020 saw the launch of a piece of work by Healthwatch Thurrock.

  8. Day Care Report 2015

    Report -

    Assessing Day Care Centres in Thurrock

  9. 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.

  10. Healthwatch Thurrock Annual Report 2014-15

    Report -

    Thurrock Healthwatch presents it Annual Report for 2014/15

  11. Health and Wellbeing: Goal D

    Report -

    Goal D: Quality Care, centered around the person

  12. Health and Wellbeing: Goal C

    Report -

    Health and Wellbeing Strategy Goal C: Better Emotional Health and Wellbeing

  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. 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.

  16. Healthwatch Thurrock host Tea & Chat events

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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.

  17. Do you provide care or support for a loved one or friend?

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    Do you provide care or support for a loved one or friend?

  18. This week is Suicide Prevention Week

    News -

    Every year communities and organisations across the world come together to raise awareness of suicide prevention, and strive towards a world where less people die by suicide.

  19. Healthwatch Thurrock Roadshow at The Beehive Centre

    News -

    On Tuesday 25th April The Beehive held a Healthwatch Thurrock Roadshow.

    Pictured here is Dolce, a Healthwatch Thurrock placement student

  20. Does Your Health Matter To You?

    News -

    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

  21. 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.

  22. What should you expect from home care services?

    Advice and Information -

    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  23. 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.

  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

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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.

  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

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

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    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. 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.

  40. 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

  41. 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.