You can use your Blue Badge when you are driving or are a passenger in a car. Other people, such as your friends or relatives, can't use the badge unless you are travelling with them.
Each planning enforcement case will be given a priority.
Serious breaches – require immediate investigation and complainant is informed of progress within 5 working days
We prioritise cases as 'serious' if they concern:
If you find it difficult to go shopping for food and make your own meals, you could arrange for meals to be delivered to your home.Community meals – 'meals on wheels''Meals on wheels' is the name given to a service that delivers meals direct to your door.
Day Care is like a Day Centre, but for people who need help with personal or practical care and are unable to
There are several independent organisations that offer information and advice about holidays suitable for older people or adults with disabilities.
Their experienced staff can:
We can provide information about our adult social care services in a range of alternative formats.
If you are blind or having some level of sight loss, formats can include:
Advocacy services are available for people aged 18 or over who live in Thurrock and have difficulty expressing their views due to:
Dementia care training can support professionals, carers, family, and friends of people with dementia.
At the Short Break and Outreach Service, our aim is to create an environment for our children and young people where they are acknowledged, enabled and empowered. Each child and young person’s voice being heard and their needs being met is paramount to us.
If your child does not attend school regularly and on time, we may take legal action against you. This could include any of the following.