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Complete our short survey and tell the NHS if you're getting the right help to prevent or deal with sight problems.
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Lung Health Check Scanners arrive in Thurrock!
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.
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Healthwatch Thurrock Highly Commended in National Awards
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.
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GPs' collective action - Healthwatch England's response
The British Medical Association has announced today that GPs will start capping appointments in an immediate work-to-rule action following a dispute…
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We want to ensure Thurrock is a dementia friendly community
Healthwatch Thurrock aim to ensure that service users, carers and professionals voices are fed into the dementia strategy to help shape the future.
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Healthwatch Thurrock hosted successful 'Care for Carers' event
Last week Healthwatch Thurrock invited local carers and their loved one to join us for lunch and a focus group session to discuss their support…
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Delving into Dementia
In 2022, the new Dementia SET strategy was finalised. This strategy brings together key organisations from health, social care, and the voluntary sector, all working towards a shared goal: to make Southend, Essex, and Thurrock places where people can live well with dementia.
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