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All Covid-19 travel restrictions removed in the UK

THE Government will remove the remaining restrictions on international travel for all passengers ahead of the Easter Holidays, the Transport Secretary announced today (Monday,...

Agencies try to get more of Thurrock’s “lower-uptake” communities to take vaccine

THURROCK Council has been working with the UK Health Security Agency's Surge Rapid Response Team (SRRT) to encourage residents to have the COVID-19 vaccine.

Thurrock Council raises the Ukrainian flag to show solidarity and support

THURROCK Council is flying the flag of Ukraine at the Civic Offices, in a show of solidarity following the invasion by forces from the...

Essex GPs host UK’s first heartburn cancer test unit

A NEW 'game-changing' test, which might save lives by spotting the early warning signs for cancer, is being brought to the doorstep of people in the Essex area.

Covid isolation laws set to end in England

THE legal requirement to self-isolate after catching Covid in England is expected to be dropped from next week – as part of a “living with Covid” plan reports the BBC.

Letter to Editor: The NSPCC on Children of Alcoholics Week

IT can be extremely lonely for a child to grow up in a household where a parent or carer is addicted to alcohol. We...

Brexit causing ‘increased costs, paperwork, delays’ say MPs

UK firms have been hit by “increased costs, paperwork and border delays” as a result of Brexit, MPs have said reports BBC.

Covid: Self-isolation law could be scrapped in England this month

ALL remaining Covid restrictions in England – including the legal rule to self-isolate – could end later this month, Boris Johnson has said reports...

Runwood Homes launch care chef of the year award

RUNWOOD Homes' Group Hospitality Manager, Chris Williams, has recently launched the Care Chef Competition, open to all chefs, cooks and kitchen assistants within the organisation.

New weight loss programme for Thurrock residents aims to change lifestyles to keep the weight off

THURROCK residents can access limited number of free places on new weight loss program that aims to change lifestyles to keep the weight off. A...

Job Advert: Exciting opportunities for home care in Thurrock

WE have really exciting opportunities to work in homecare within Thurrock.

Measles risk as MMR jab rate drops to new low in England

MORE than one in 10 school entry-age children in England are at risk of measles because they have not had their vaccine jabs, data reveals reports the BBC.

Funding boost for NHS dentistry but needs to be just the start for service in crisis

THE British Dental Association has said new funds allocated to NHS dentistry represent much-needed progress but warned the time-limited package can only be the start when it comes to rebuilding the service and tackling an unprecedented backlog.

Compulsory facemarks will be axed from next week (and from schools tomorrow)

THE Prime Minister said that ‘from now’ the Government’s work from home guidance will no longer apply. 

Covid: East of England NHS under extreme pressure, medical boss says

A MEDICAL director said the NHS was “under extreme pressure” due to Omicron reports the BBC. Dr Sean O’Kelly, regional medical director for the East...

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