The charter helps veterans overcome problems, including well-being and adjusting to civilian life.Examples are:
You can have a choice of headstone, garden of remembrance – Corringham and South Ockendon cemeteries only – or a memorial plaque.A memorial plaque can be displayed in the gardens of remembrance.
Parents and carers who have a 2 year-old child and who claim certain benefits may be eligible for 570 hours of free childcare a year during school term time.
At Thurrock Carers Centre we provide activities for those who are cared for, so their carers can have some free time for themselves.The Friendship Club'The Friendship Club' at Thurrock Carers Centre is where those who are cared for can:
The Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 regulates the keeping of certain kinds of animals. It is an offence to keep any animal of a kind listed in the the Act without a licence.
If you are caring for or intend to regularly care for someone, you could qualify for a
The Mayor of Thurrock has 2 main roles.
Civic role
The Mayor is the 'first citizen' of the borough. This means within the borough they rank above everyone except the:
There can be many reasons why you might want to be a councillor.For example, you may be concerned about your community and want to help improve it by:
Buy With Confidence provides a database of traders vetted and approved by trading standards, to help you find traders who operate in a legal, honest and fair way.The advice below will help protect you from dishonest doorstep callers.
We offer a range of services to help people with dementia to live independently at home. These services include: personal care services domestic help day care servicesPeople with significant need may also qualify for residential care.