Last week, Healthwatch Thurrock attended the Thurrock Cares Winter Wellness event, which focused on supporting respiratory health during the colder months. Our team spent the day engaging with residents, sharing practical advice on staying well, and highlighting the best ways to seek care when it’s needed. It was a great opportunity to listen to local … Continue reading Winter Wellness Event
Let's do this together - Stoptober! 💪This October, your Thurrock Health Trainer Service is hosting free drop-in sessionsCome and meet us, get advice, support and sign up to our stop smoking services. Check out the timetable to find your nearest session.Click here for more information!
https://videopress.com/v/vRU9J3B7?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Did you know you can easily refer yourself to a wide range of health and wellbeing services in Thurrock? Thurrock Frontline has created a helpful video highlighting the local support available—all free, secure, and easy to access. Watch the video to learn more about what the Thurrock Frontline has to offer and the FREE referrals … Continue reading Thurrock Frontline: Self-referral to 100s of local services!
from 7am on Friday 25th July until 7am on Wednesday 30th July. This planned resident doctor industrial action will affect the services they can provide, but please ensure you attend your hospital appointment as planned unless they contact you to cancel. You can find more information here: https://www.mse.nhs.uk/public-announcements
Hearing aid cleaning and re-tubing sessions available on the 1st Friday of the month, 1pm - 3pm at Headon Hall. Hearing Help Essex has fantastic volunteers who can assist with the servicing of NHS hearing aids. 👉 Sessions can be booked via the office by telephone, email, text, or online once registered on the website here.
Join Hearing Help Essex as a Meet and Greet Volunteer and help create a welcoming environment for those living with hearing loss. Support local hearing aid clinics across Essex, offering friendly interaction, simple admin, and setup support—all while making a meaningful difference in your community. Training is provided, and there’s more to discover when you sign up! Volunteer now!
Tapestry has recently opened a new dementia day care and activities centre at Rainham Library, just over the Thurrock border. With transport available, this offers a great opportunity for Thurrock residents to access support.Services can be funded via Local Authority, Personal Health Budgets, or privately and include transport, meals, and on-site support.To find out more, contactTony Lowe (CEO) – a.lowe@tapestry-uk.orgStewart Robinson (Operations Director) – s.robinson@tapestry-uk.org
Did you know Thurrock CVS offers support to local residents (aged 18+) who are returning home after a hospital stay—or who may be at risk of admission? Our services can provide up to six weeks of help at home, ensuring you stay supported, safe, and connected. This service is available as long as there is no ongoing … Continue reading Support After Hospital Stays – Thurrock CVS Can Help
Healthwatch Thurrock is currently conducting research to gain an understanding of men's views on health care. Help us to improve men's health services in our community by sharing your experiences with local healthcare.Please take a few minutes to complete the short questionnaire here. Your voice matters.
On Thursday 19th June, Ian and Tarnya (Community Engagement Officers) for Healthwatch Thurrock took a rather unusual tour – through an inflatable bowel! Joined by Healthwatch Thurrock volunteer Betty, the team explored this larger-than-life exhibit, which was brought to Thurrock to help raise awareness about the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer. It sparked plenty of interesting … Continue reading Exploring Bowels, Community Fayres & Local Health Services – A Busy June for Healthwatch Thurrock!
