News and reports

Unpaid Carers Report - July 2022

Within this research Healthwatch Thurrock spoke to carers of all ages, including young carers.

Health and wellbeing survey for young people

We're calling on young people in Thurrock to complete a short questionnaire regarding their general health and wellbeing.

Complete here: https://airtable.com/shrWS7Cr3ZATCCRsa

Are you a blue badge holder?

We're asking that you complete a short questionnaire about your experiences within supermarket carparks.

Complete here: https://airtable.com/shrT762IVR0WMz53U

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

Helps families navigate the support that is available and includes practical interventions based on the lived experiences of families. Full image here - https://thurrockcvs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot-2023-05-15-110141.jpg

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

Pictured here is Dolce, a Healthwatch Thurrock placement student

Bowel Cancer UK have provided this easy to read poster to spot symptoms. Please get in touch with us at communications@bowelcanceruk.org.uk if you’d like any further information.

Introducing the Healthwatch Thurrock Roadshows. Come along to find out what’s happening in your local area and have your say about local health and social care services! Keep a look out for a Roadshow near you

This should provide you with the opportunity to gain clarity about your direction in life, develop tools and strategies to help you commit to action and make progress towards your brighter future.
https://thurrockcvs.org/training-opportunities/

Betty, who is one of our Healthwatch volunteers in Thurrock discusses her role and the benefits of volunteering.

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.

Staff at the University of Bradford want to hear your (and your children’s) views