All parents and carers with a 3 or 4 year-old child may be eligible for 570 hours of free childcare a year during school term time.
Sometimes older adults who receive care at home are not sure whether a permanent move to a residential home will be right for them.A short-term residential stay – or 'respite' stay – can:
Loan sharks are illegal moneylenders who often charge very high interest rates. They may use threats and violence to frighten people who can't pay back their loan.Illegal money lending is a criminal offence and often sees unlicensed lenders target vulnerable people.
If you're caring for someone who has dementia, you may need to take a break to protect your own heal
Team GB's success at the Paralympic Games has generated more interest in disability sport than ever before. Here are some options for getting involved locally:
Memorials in Thurrock honour local fallen service personnel from the World War 1 (WW1), World War 2 (WW2) and modern conflicts including the Falklands campaign, Gulf War and Afghanistan.
A zoo is defined as an establishment where wild animals are kept for exhibition to the public. It applies where members of the public have access, with or without charge for admission, on more than 7 days in any period of 12 consecutive months.
Learning disabilities, health problems and difficulties don't have to stop you learning.Our dedicated Learning Support team work closely with class tutors and other staff, to make sure the classroom meets your needs. The types of support we can offer our enrolled learners includes:
You can apply for a Disabled Facilities Grant if an occupational therapist has checked your needs and made a referral to the adaptations service.The grant helps pay towards the cost of major adaptations for owner occupiers, private tenants or housing association tenants.