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Orsett Hospital set to close within five years

ORSETT Hospital will close within the next five years to coincide with the opening of four new medical centres across Thurrock.

Coronavirus latest information and advice

THE UK Chief Medical Officer has confirmed that twelve further patients have tested positive for COVID-19 infection today (1 March 2020) bringing the total number of cases in the UK to 35.

St. Luke’s Hospice unveils new logo and branding in preparation for the upcoming changes and growth

THE new logo, launched in the charity's 30th anniversary year, was created for free by local designers from Encompass Creative Ltd, a company which has worked with St. Luke's Hospice for over 10 years.

COVID-19: Guidance for employers and businesses

THIS guidance will assist employers and businesses in providing advice to staff on:

Join the discussion on proposals to change the way your local NHS works together

TODAY sees the launch of a discussion document for public feedback on the proposals for NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups in Mid and South Essex to come together.

Over 40 Thurrock residents a day visit hospitals for alcohol-related illnesses

NEW figures have shown a staggering rise in alcohol-related admissions to local hospitals by Thurrock residents.

Families take brave steps as part of Mental Health Week

THURROCK'S Family Learning team embraced the theme of Children's Mental Health Week (3-9 February) delivering a 'Find Your Brave' activity during their SMILE course for Key Stage 1 parents/carers and children at Giffards Primary School in Corringham.

intu Lakeside to get visitors chatting about mental health on Time to Talk Day

INTU Lakeside will be encouraging its visitors to stop and chat for Time to Talk Day (Thursday 6 February) as part of the national campaign to start conversations around mental health. 

British Heart Foundation helps teach West Thurrock drivers delivering Amazon parcels lifesaving CPR

THE British Heart Foundation (BHF) today announced that it is helping to train drivers who deliver parcels to Amazon customers across West Thurrock in lifesaving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), so that they can respond to emergencies when out on the road.

Letter to Editor: BHF and setting targets

DID you know that by setting a target, such as a marathon or bike ride, has helped a quarter (25%) of people get fitter in the past?

Grays woman who saved lives through organ donation praised at award ceremony

PEOPLE from Essex who saved lives through the gift of organ donation have been posthumously honoured at a moving award ceremony.

Christmas message from British Heart Foundation

WHILST most people’s Christmas wish lists this year will consist of many-a-material good, I assure you that the Christmas wishes of thousands of people in the East of England this year, look quite different.

Thurrock Council Children’s Services Department praised by Ofsted

THURROCK Council has received very positive feedback on its Children’s Services which have been rated ‘Good’ following a recent full inspection by Ofsted.

Thurrock’s health service is here for you this Christmas and New Year

NHS leaders across Thurrock and the whole of mid and south Essex area are putting together a range of information for local people to help them know what services are available this bank holiday.

Essex project wins funding to promote organ donation among black, Asian, mixed race and minority ethnic communities

AN Essex organisation is joining the campaign to address the urgent need for more lifesaving organ donors from black, Asian, mixed race and minority ethnic backgrounds.

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