Healthier Thurrock
Latest Health initiatives..........
NHS South West Essex
NHS South West Essex (PCT) is a new organisation launched on 1 October 2006, following the merger of the former Basildon; Billericay, Brentwood and Wickford; and Thurrock PCTs. It is one of 152 PCTs that cover all parts of England and receive their budgets directly from the Department of Health and is responsible for the healthcare of more than 420,000 people across the boroughs of Basildon, Brentwood and Thurrock. It is responsible for planning, developing and buying or providing all healthcare services, including hospital and mental health care as well as supporting the development of the services from GPs, dentists, pharmacists and optometrists. Their role is to ensure that there are enough GPs to provide for the area and make certain that other health services including hospitals, dentists, mental health care, NHS Direct, patient transport (including accident and emergency), screening, pharmacies and opticians are all available. Visit http://www.swessexpct.nhs.uk/
Local Involvement Network (LINks)
LINk is an independent network that will connect local people, organisations and groups who want to improve health and social care services. It is a great opportunity to give local people a stronger voice and provide a mechanism to make sure that local people's views are heard at all levels.
Patient Forums and groups
Some GP surgeries hold patient Forums or groups, which enables local people to have their say on the service they receive. Please click on the link to find out more about Patient and Public involvement
Healthier Communities Programme Board
The Healthier Communities Executive has been established as a programme board of Shaping Thurrock Local Strategic Partnership since September 2005. The overarching aim of the board is to develop and drive the strategic direction of health and well being of the population of Thurrock.