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Directors of Public Health from Southend On Sea, Thurrock and Essex County Councils are strongly advising that all places of workshop should close from tomorrow morning (Friday 8th January) to reduce the spread of Covid-19. Funerals are the only exception and they must continue adhering to current Government guidance. Full details of the notification can … Continue reading Urgent guidance for places of worship

Would you enjoy working within your local community? Thurrock CVS have 4 exciting new roles to help build stronger communities. Find out more on our Job Opportunity pages

On Monday, 14 December Mid and South Essex Health and Care Partnership launched the MSE Big Festive Thank You to spread some festive cheer and to recognise how people across mid and South Essex have come together to fight coronavirus. A highlight of the campaign will be on Thursday, 24 December at 6pm when we … Continue reading Get involved in the local Big festive Thank You and ring a bell on your doorstep on Christmas Eve

The Jack Petchey Foundation has given Thurrock Swimming Club a substantial grant to help support young vulnerable adults within the community. The Covid Recovery Fund has been awarded to organisations that have shown commitment and desire within their application to help those most affected by the pandemic.  Thurrock Swimming Club will help those families that … Continue reading Jack Petchey awards Covid-19 grant to Thurrock Swimming Club

Annual health checks are for adults and young people aged 14 or over with a learning disability. In order to support this, the CCG has pulled together a pre-questionnaire to help prepare people with learning disabilities before their annual health check. This should help them to prepare what questions to ask, desensitise some anxieties and … Continue reading Pre Health Check Questionnaire

The Tilbury Riverside Project has been adding sparkle to Tilbury for over 20 years. A small community organisation with a clear focus on bringing the community together always punch above their weight in bringing a little Christmas cheer to the town. A message from Tilbury Riverside: Sadly this year the wonderful school singing and dancing … Continue reading Lighting up Tilbury for 20 years

DIAL SOUTH ESSEX UPDATE ON OUR SERVICES Our Advice Service We have had to make some temporary changes to how we operate. We will be working remotely from home until further notice. We are unable to meet anybody in person, conduct outreach surgeries or home visits but we are still here to help you with … Continue reading DIAL Support and Service Update

St. Luke’s Hospice in Basildon, Essex, has launched a new Wellbeing, Information and Support Hub (WISH) for people living with a life-challenging or life-limiting illness. The new integrated service combines three traditional hospice departments; Day Hospice, the Information Resource Service and Complementary Therapy Service; under one umbrella, making it an easy to access holistic experience. … Continue reading Local hospice launches new Wellbeing, Information and Support Hub for patients

Article Source: Thurrock CCG New Essex child health app has launched to support parents to know what to do when their child is ill. A new App has been put together with health care workers across Essex, which provides self-care and advice to parents of children aged 0-11. It will support parents in knowing what … Continue reading Child health app launches in Essex

This Thursday is Social Enterprise Day - an annual celebration of social enterprise which takes place during Global Entrepreneurship Week. Every year at Social Enterprise UK mark the day by using it as an opportunity to raise the profile of the incredible impact social enterprises are having on communities in the UK and around the world … Continue reading Social Enterprise Day – 19th November