Have you been affected by bowel cancer?

Chat Together | Bowel Cancer UK are running several virtual Chat Together sessions for those affected by bowel cancer. These are FREE weekly sessions via Zoom and will be running throughout November and below are the themes, dates and times available: Advance bowel cancer - Monday 14 November 12-1pm Younger People (50 and under) - … Continue reading Have you been affected by bowel cancer?

NHS and Ford Partner To Help Communities assess the impact of Long COVID With Bespoke Mobile Clinic Transit Van

Local residents are set to benefit from improved access to tests that will help assess the effects of ‘long COVID’, thanks to a mobile clinic and pre-booked appointments. Dr Sharon Hadley, Clinical Lead at Mid and South Essex Partnership had this to say about the project: “Building on the success of the Essex Vax Van, … Continue reading NHS and Ford Partner To Help Communities assess the impact of Long COVID With Bespoke Mobile Clinic Transit Van

New micro enterprise book

Micro Enterprises are small businesses that offer care and support to residents in Thurrock. The new booklet of Micro Enterprises has just been released and can also be found on the Stronger Together Thurrock website. Micros are registered with Thurrock Council but employed directly by the resident. Services offered includes, personal care, cleaning, shopping, accessing … Continue reading New micro enterprise book

GP, ORSETT HOSPITAL AND PHARMACY OPENING HOURS OVER CHRISTMAS

The Thurrock Health Hubs offer GP and nurse appointments weekday evenings and at the weekend. If you would like to book an appointment at the hubs, please phone your registered GP practice. The opening times for the hubs over the Christmas period are: Wednesday 22 to Friday 24 December 7pm to 10pmSunday 26 to Tuesday … Continue reading GP, ORSETT HOSPITAL AND PHARMACY OPENING HOURS OVER CHRISTMAS

Festive Opening Times released for Thurrock Foodbanks

Tuesday 21st December - St John's Church, Dock Road, Tilbury open 11am - 1pm and St Mary's Church, Dock Road, Little Thurrock open 2pm - 4pm Wednesday 22nd December - Socketts Heath Baptist Church, Premier Avenue, open 1.30pm - 3pm Thursday 23rd December - All Saints Church, Foyle Drive, South Ockendon open 11am - 1pm … Continue reading Festive Opening Times released for Thurrock Foodbanks

SNAP’s Updated 2021 Christmas Survival Guide

SNAP's updated for 2021 Christmas Survival Guide is available to download for free now - download here Made up of a series of informative sheets filled with helpful hints and tips to support you through the festive season. Covering a variety of different topics, our survival guide provides strategies to help make the holiday period … Continue reading SNAP’s Updated 2021 Christmas Survival Guide

New Coronavirus guidance announced 

What has changed The government has announced that England will move to Plan B in response to the risks of the Omicron variant. This means: From 10 December, face coverings will be required by law in most indoor settings.From 13 December office workers who can work from home should do so.From 15 December, certain venues … Continue reading New Coronavirus guidance announced