Volunteers’ Week is the perfect opportunity to recognise volunteers who put their time, energy and enthusiasm into helping others. It’s important that we recognise the contribution that’s volunteers provide, and how valuable this contribution is to local communities, groups and organisations across Thurrock. Volunteers are central to the work of many charities and organisations and … Continue reading Volunteers Week (1-7 June) is an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering in their communities

If you need extra help and support after being discharged from hospital then please get in touch with adminBYS@thurrockcvs.org or call: 07534 413 972

Too much sugar isn’t good for kids but it’s surprisingly easy for it to add up throughout the day. The Change4Life Food Scanner app is a free and is a super simple way of checking how much sugar is in your kids’ favourite treats.  Simply download the app and scan the barcode. For more #TopTipsforTeeth visit Brush up … Continue reading Could this information help the individuals you support?

A documentary called ‘When the words away went’ has been produced with 3 stroke survivors, their families and the Stroke Association to raise awareness of Aphasia. The full documentary will be available from 26th May on Channel4.com and streaming. You can view the trailer here: https://www.stroke.org.uk/when-the-words-away-went

Could you complete this short questionnaire about your experiences within supermarket carparks in Thurrock? Please complete this by 30th June and you’ll be entered into a draw for a £50 voucher! Find the questionnaire here: Betty’s Blue Badge SurveyFor more information, email: admin@healthwatchthurrock.org

Park Volunteer Helping with practical tasks such as tree planting, cutting vegetation, fence repairs and litter picking. May also have opportunities for wildlife surveys. Register here: Park Volunteer for Little Belhus Country Park Trust | Volunteer Essex Service Team Volunteer If you are a people person and care about your community and the people who live … Continue reading New Volunteer Opportunities

Do you have an interest in helping your community to develop and maintain health and wellbeing opportunities locally? This could be the perfect opportunity for you. Become a volunteer today and register your interest by emailing:CHchampions@thurrockcvs.org

The Beehive Centre are in need of food donations for our Community Pantry.If you can help, please drop your donation to us Monday to Friday, between 9am – 4pm

Community Connect at St Clements Hall, West Thurrock launched on Friday 19th May welcomed local residents to meet, share, make new connections and speak face to face with service providers including Thurrock Council Libraries and Housing Team, Thurrock CVS Community Health Champions, Neighbourhood Watch and Ward Councillors over a cuppa and a cake.  Our Community Builder … Continue reading First Community Connect event