1. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

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    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  2. Healthwatch Thurrock Annual Report 2018-19

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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.

  3. Dental Services in Thurrock 2019

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    Through anecdotal discussion from service users and residents, a need to better understand Dental services for both Children and Adults living in Thurrock was identified in Autumn 2018.

  4. Accessing Dentistry Services Report

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    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.

  5. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

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    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

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

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

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

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    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.

  8. Covid-19 Vaccination Programme

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

  9. 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.

  10. Symptoms of Coronavirus

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

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. Local Health services in Thurrock

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

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

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

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. Coronavirus Survey

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

  18. Mental Health & Covid Report 2020/21

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    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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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

  21. Healthwatch Thurrock release Annual Report 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.

  22. Do you have a weakened immune system?

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    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

  23. Autumn/Winter Flu and COVID-19 vaccination

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    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.

  24. 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.