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Help THT raise awareness of HIV Testing Week
From Monday 1st February to Sunday 7th February is National HIV Testing Week, a great opportunity for us to raise awareness and help to stop the transmission of HIV. Due to Covid-19 we are unable to complete our normal way of working which would be providing face to face testing clinics within the communities of Essex, Southend … Continue reading Help THT raise awareness of HIV Testing Week
Getting tested in Thurrock
There are plenty of ways to get a coronavirus test in Thurrock with sites and centres available across the borough. As well as making sure there are several options for anyone who has any COVID-19 symptoms there are specific locations where those who have to work outside their home can pick up a test. If … Continue reading Getting tested in Thurrock
Get involved in the local Big festive Thank You and ring a bell on your doorstep on Christmas Eve
On Monday, 14 December Mid and South Essex Health and Care Partnership launched the MSE Big Festive Thank You to spread some festive cheer and to recognise how people across mid and South Essex have come together to fight coronavirus. A highlight of the campaign will be on Thursday, 24 December at 6pm when we … Continue reading Get involved in the local Big festive Thank You and ring a bell on your doorstep on Christmas Eve
Jack Petchey awards Covid-19 grant to Thurrock Swimming Club
The Jack Petchey Foundation has given Thurrock Swimming Club a substantial grant to help support young vulnerable adults within the community. The Covid Recovery Fund has been awarded to organisations that have shown commitment and desire within their application to help those most affected by the pandemic. Thurrock Swimming Club will help those families that … Continue reading Jack Petchey awards Covid-19 grant to Thurrock Swimming Club
Pre Health Check Questionnaire
Annual health checks are for adults and young people aged 14 or over with a learning disability. In order to support this, the CCG has pulled together a pre-questionnaire to help prepare people with learning disabilities before their annual health check. This should help them to prepare what questions to ask, desensitise some anxieties and … Continue reading Pre Health Check Questionnaire
Lighting up Tilbury for 20 years
The Tilbury Riverside Project has been adding sparkle to Tilbury for over 20 years. A small community organisation with a clear focus on bringing the community together always punch above their weight in bringing a little Christmas cheer to the town. A message from Tilbury Riverside: Sadly this year the wonderful school singing and dancing … Continue reading Lighting up Tilbury for 20 years
DIAL Support and Service Update
DIAL SOUTH ESSEX UPDATE ON OUR SERVICES Our Advice Service We have had to make some temporary changes to how we operate. We will be working remotely from home until further notice. We are unable to meet anybody in person, conduct outreach surgeries or home visits but we are still here to help you with … Continue reading DIAL Support and Service Update
Local hospice launches new Wellbeing, Information and Support Hub for patients
St. Luke’s Hospice in Basildon, Essex, has launched a new Wellbeing, Information and Support Hub (WISH) for people living with a life-challenging or life-limiting illness. The new integrated service combines three traditional hospice departments; Day Hospice, the Information Resource Service and Complementary Therapy Service; under one umbrella, making it an easy to access holistic experience. … Continue reading Local hospice launches new Wellbeing, Information and Support Hub for patients
Child health app launches in Essex
Article Source: Thurrock CCG New Essex child health app has launched to support parents to know what to do when their child is ill. A new App has been put together with health care workers across Essex, which provides self-care and advice to parents of children aged 0-11. It will support parents in knowing what … Continue reading Child health app launches in Essex