Eligible groups must send us a completed 'asset intention to bid' form within 6 weeks of the notice to dispose of the asset. This intention may only be submitted by an suitably constituted community interest group that can demonstrate its local connection.
Direct payments are payments for people who have been assessed as needing help from social care, but who have decided they would like to arrange and pay for their own care and support instead of receiving it direct from us.
We have a duty to arrange a funeral for people who have passed away if no known next of kin are located, or the next of kin are either unwilling or unable to make arrangements.
This is the standard information about issues that affect a property.
Planning and building regulations
1.1. Planning and building decisions and pending applications
Our 'Life and Social Skills' service helps small groups of children and young adults access community-based activities.
The children benefit from social interaction, building friendships and having fun together in the community, and can improve their independence skills.
Our list below explains some of the words you might see or hear when planning to get small equipment or minor adaptations for your home.
Occupational therapy
Occupational therapy is used when you have difficulty with everyday tasks such as:
We investigate and prosecute cases of fraud.It is important that fraud is reported.
Our basic legal requirement is to make sure you know what we intend to do with your information and who it will be shared with.There may be times when we share your information with those who work on our behalf to provide you with the service you need.
This charter is a pledge of the values and standards older people can expect from us and our partners.
It recognises the challenges faced by older people and also the contribution they make to Thurrock.