Category: Adult Care/Support

Have you been affected by bowel cancer?

by bettercaretogetherthurrock, posted in Adult Care/Support

Chat Together | Bowel Cancer UK are running several virtual Chat Together sessions for those affected by bowel cancer. These are FREE weekly sessions via Zoom and will be running throughout November and below are the themes, dates and times available: Advance bowel cancer - Monday 14 November 12-1pm Younger People (50 and under) - … Continue reading Have you been affected by bowel cancer?

NHS and Ford Partner To Help Communities assess the impact of Long COVID With Bespoke Mobile Clinic Transit Van

by natashacampan, posted in Adult Care/Support, News

Local residents are set to benefit from improved access to tests that will help assess the effects of ‘long COVID’, thanks to a mobile clinic and pre-booked appointments. Dr Sharon Hadley, Clinical Lead at Mid and South Essex Partnership had this to say about the project: “Building on the success of the Essex Vax Van, … Continue reading NHS and Ford Partner To Help Communities assess the impact of Long COVID With Bespoke Mobile Clinic Transit Van

New micro enterprise book

by givingforthurrock, posted in Adult Care/Support, Advice/Support

Micro Enterprises are small businesses that offer care and support to residents in Thurrock. The new booklet of Micro Enterprises has just been released and can also be found on the Stronger Together Thurrock website. Micros are registered with Thurrock Council but employed directly by the resident. Services offered includes, personal care, cleaning, shopping, accessing … Continue reading New micro enterprise book

GP, ORSETT HOSPITAL AND PHARMACY OPENING HOURS OVER CHRISTMAS

by natashacampan, posted in Adult Care/Support

The Thurrock Health Hubs offer GP and nurse appointments weekday evenings and at the weekend. If you would like to book an appointment at the hubs, please phone your registered GP practice. The opening times for the hubs over the Christmas period are: Wednesday 22 to Friday 24 December 7pm to 10pmSunday 26 to Tuesday … Continue reading GP, ORSETT HOSPITAL AND PHARMACY OPENING HOURS OVER CHRISTMAS

Festive Opening Times released for Thurrock Foodbanks

by natashacampan, posted in Adult Care/Support, Advice/Support

Tuesday 21st December - St John's Church, Dock Road, Tilbury open 11am - 1pm and St Mary's Church, Dock Road, Little Thurrock open 2pm - 4pm Wednesday 22nd December - Socketts Heath Baptist Church, Premier Avenue, open 1.30pm - 3pm Thursday 23rd December - All Saints Church, Foyle Drive, South Ockendon open 11am - 1pm … Continue reading Festive Opening Times released for Thurrock Foodbanks