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Category: Adult Care/Support
Join the Thurrock Respiratory Support Group
September is World Alzheimer’s Month!
This World Alzheimer’s Month, Alzheimer's Society are asking people affected by dementia to 'share your story'. Make sure your voice is heard and share your experience of dementia – however it affects you and your family.
Alzheimer’s Society, Carers Information and Support Workshops
Don't miss these FREE workshops for anyone caring for a family member or friend who is living with dementia. Email grays-thurrock@alzheimers.org.uk for more information or to book your place.
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 locally. We listened to what currently works well for them and what they'd like to improve. We met some incredible people and felt so fortunate to be spending the day … Continue reading Healthwatch Thurrock hosted successful ‘Care for Carers’ event
Patients can now self-refer to the COVID-19 Medicines Delivery Unit (CMDU)
The COVID-19 Medicines Delivery Unit (CMDU) is a seven-day service that supports non-hospitalised patients who are at a high risk of developing severe complications from COVID-19, despite being vaccinated. Patients who test positive for COVID-19 can now refer themselves to the CMDU by calling 0300 44 35919, instead of logging their positive result on the … Continue reading Patients can now self-refer to the COVID-19 Medicines Delivery Unit (CMDU)
Guide to Diabetic Eye Screening
This has been put together to educate and advise patients living with diabetes.Download your guide now
Life-saving bleed prevention kits rolled out across the force
Frontline officers are now equipped with specialist bleed prevention kits that will help them give injured people better emergency care. Officers are frequently first on the scene of accidents or incidents where a person may have suffered a laceration or wound that needs urgent medical attention. So far, there have been 278 kits issued to … Continue reading Life-saving bleed prevention kits rolled out across the force
Oomph! sessions every Wednesday
Healthwatch Thurrock held Health & Social Care Access Workshop
Healthwatch Thurrock held an event last week for refugees and asylum seekers around their access to primary care. This was in collaboration with The 180 Project and Care4Calais. It was a great success, we managed to get some people registered with a GP, as well as understanding their rights to health and social care.Thank you … Continue reading Healthwatch Thurrock held Health & Social Care Access Workshop