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Residential care boost for South Ockendon

A report heard at Cabinet last week (Wednesday 13 December) approved a new strategy for ensuring current and future demand for residential care is met.

Plans for health services in Thurrock revealed

THE five clinical commission groups in mid and south Essex have today launched a formal public consultation on outline plans for the future...

Free event for people with hearing loss

PEOPLE with hearing loss are invited to attend a free information event in the education centre, Basildon University Hospital on Thursday 30 November, 3-5pm.

Essex Cardiothoracic Centre centre of world attention

THE Essex Cardiothoracic Centre in world’s research spotlight The Essex Cardiothoracic Centre (CTC) is establishing itself as one of the foremost centres...

General Election: Battle to be Labour candidate for Thurrock

THE BATTLE to be the Labour candidate at the next General Election has been narrowed down too just six names.

Cancer patients ring for recovery

PATIENTS who have finished treatment for cancer at Basildon University Hospital can now mark the occasion with a bell ringing ceremony. Staff on the hospital’s...

Thurrock’s Health Hubs offer access to doctors and nurses out of hours

THURROCK is one of the few areas to offer out of hours primary care services on Wednesday evenings and at the weekends.

Thurrock health bosses want your views on orthodontic services

NHS England is calling on people to share their views, experiences and suggestions for orthodontic services in the East of England.

Vote for Thurrock Mind in community project

THURROCK Mind are asking for just a minute of your time so that you can vote for them in a community fund project. So here...

Ambulance Service: How you can avoid ringing 999 this winter

Eight ways you can be more Winter Wise this year THE region’s ambulance service is urging the public to take action to avoid a 999...

Thurrock residents now need just one number for health and social care needs

THURROCK residents will now only need one number to call for their health and social care needs.

Grays family raise hundreds for Essex Cardiothoracic Centre

A FAMILY raised £635 for the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre after their mother had a lifesaving triple bypass.

Bluebird Care supporting Self-Care Week in Thurrock

BLUEBIRD Care Thurrock & Castle Point is supporting this year's Self Care Week which runs from 13-19th November and is organised by the Self Care Forum.

Annual ‘Forget-Me-Not’ service of remembrance and thanksgiving

BEREAVEMENT midwives and the chaplains at Basildon University Hospital are preparing for the annual ‘forget-me-not’ service for those who have experienced baby loss.

Fresh look at fostering launched by Thurrock Council

A FRESH new look fostering campaign has been launched to encourage potential carers to find out about more about looking after a child in Thurrock.

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