Thames Freeport Health Bus

Get a free, quick health check—no appointment needed. The Health Bus is visiting neighbourhoods across Barking & Dagenham, Havering and Thurrock from 12 January to 16 February. Just turn up for on-the-spot results and support from clinically trained pharmacists, with the option to share results with your GP. Includes checks for diabetes and high blood pressure. Open to adults … Continue reading Thames Freeport Health Bus

Join Our January Let’s Talk

Join us on Teams to find out what is happening in Thurrock based organisations. Let’s Talk sessions provide an opportunity for Thurrock groups and organisations to come together and network online. It enables you to hear about any latest updates, showcase your organisation and service/projects, share experiences, discuss good practices, learn from others, and build … Continue reading Join Our January Let’s Talk

Rock Around The New Year

We’re pleased to share details for 'Rock Around the New Year' – a 1950s-themed charity night featuring live rock ’n’ roll music, with proceeds supporting Help for Heroes and Pippa’s Army – Lost & Found. The event will be held at The Fleet, Purfleet (RM19 1RJ) on 3rd January 2026, running from 7:30pm to 11:00pm. This … Continue reading Rock Around The New Year

Student Employer Engagement Event

Yesterday, the Thurrock Volunteer Centre attended South Essex College’s Student Employer Engagement Event at the Thurrock campus. We had some genuinely engaging conversations with students who were keen to learn how volunteering can support their future goals. We discussed how volunteering can strengthen a CV, helping it stand out to employers and how it can enhance … Continue reading Student Employer Engagement Event

Winter Wellness Event

Last week, Healthwatch Thurrock attended the Thurrock Cares Winter Wellness event, which focused on supporting respiratory health during the colder months. Our team spent the day engaging with residents, sharing practical advice on staying well, and highlighting the best ways to seek care when it’s needed. It was a great opportunity to listen to local … Continue reading Winter Wellness Event