Category Archives: Health
Sweeping Comments from Fire Officer
A CHIMNEY sweeping firefighter is warning people of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. Dave Moore, who is a crew commander at Orsett Fire Station but also runs the DDM Chimney Sweep Limited, has been in business for little more … Continue reading
Diabetes Meeting
AT our February meeting, Jo Hall, The Stroke Prevention Strategy Officer from Thurrock Council explained the symptoms of a stroke, and the action to take when you suspect a person could be having a stroke. As shown on television, act … Continue reading
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Arrythmia Support
MORE than 75 people attended the first meeting of the new Essex Arrhythmia Support and Information Group. The new Essex Arrhythmia Support and Information Group aims to provide patients and their families with the opportunity to talk to others who … Continue reading
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Incentives For Healthier Lifestyles
Professor Julian Le Grand, chairman of Health England, said financial incentives could be key to reducing smoking, alcohol and obesity rates. He said vouchers could be exchanged for anything from food to gym membership. Some trusts are running pilot projects, … Continue reading
Endometriosis Support Group Established
A PATIENT-led support group has been set up at Basildon Hospital for women from across Essex living with Endometriosis. Around two million women in the UK suffer with Endometriosis, which is an incurable and chronic condition which is difficult to … Continue reading
New Personal Care Plan for Thurrock Patients
Patients with long-term health conditions in Thurrock are get their own personal care plan. This will give them freedom to choose treatments suited to them and affect the way health services are delivered. The government-backed NHS initiative will affect about … Continue reading
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Age For Cervical Cancer Tests Review
Ministers are to review the age at which women in England are screened for cervical cancer. An expert panel will report later this year on whether women aged 20-24 should be offered smear tests, as they are in Scotland, Wales … Continue reading
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Blood Donors at Palmer’s
Palmer’s College students will be giving blood this Monday (16th) at 11am at the Chadwell Road College.
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CSCI Declare Adult Social Care in Thurrock “Promising”
CSCI’s Sandra Miller spoke warmly of her time inspecting the quality of Thurrock’s Adult Social Care. She said: “I travel up and down the country. The experience I had in Thurrock was a very positive one. Our findings can only augur … Continue reading
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Act on Smoking Campaign
A RED CARPET event is taking place at the Town Gate Theatre in Basildon tonight. More than 70 young people from secondary schools across south west Essex, including pupils from Gable Hall, Ockendon School, William Edwards and Belhus Chase, have … Continue reading
