Carers Week is an annual awareness campaign to celebrate and recognise the vital contribution made by the UK's 5.7 million carers. Carers are incredibly important and often underappreciated. They provide essential support and care for individuals who are unable to care for themselvesdue to illness, disability, or age. We want to thank each and every … Continue reading It’s Carers Week! (5-11 June)
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Fall Prevention Information
In our latest #MSEMomentsThatMatter video Lyne (67) shares how a local falls prevention class ‘changed her life’ and helps her to #StayActive @ActiveEssex https://youtu.be/nKfUwz8zgNU More info on preventing falls and staying well
Does Your Health Matter To You?
Next extra help and support?
If you need extra help and support after being discharged from hospital then please get in touch with adminBYS@thurrockcvs.org or call: 07534 413 972
To help raise awareness of Aphasia
A documentary called 'When the words away went' has been produced with 3 stroke survivors, their families and the Stroke Association to raise awareness of Aphasia. The full documentary will be available from 26th May on Channel4.com and streaming. You can view the trailer here: https://www.stroke.org.uk/when-the-words-away-went
Are you a blue badge holder?
Could you complete this short questionnaire about your experiences within supermarket carparks in Thurrock? Please complete this by 30th June and you'll be entered into a draw for a £50 voucher! Find the questionnaire here: Betty's Blue Badge SurveyFor more information, email: admin@healthwatchthurrock.org
Become a Volunteer
Do you have an interest in helping your community to develop and maintain health and wellbeing opportunities locally? This could be the perfect opportunity for you. Become a volunteer today and register your interest by emailing:CHchampions@thurrockcvs.org
Next Healthwatch Roadshow
Find Your Active
Enjoy the May sunshine and find more time to get outside! Whether that’s outdoor yoga, daily walks or gardening, any movement outside can have great benefits for your mind and body! #FindYourActive with @ActiveEssex: https://bit.ly/Find_Your_Active