Thurrock Cares: Events and Drop-ins
Warm Up For Winter roadshows
Running until 20 November, the roadshows will bring together Thurrock Council, NHS partners, voluntary sector and community organisations to help residents find the support they need to stay well, save money and stay connected during the colder months.
Visitors will be able to get advice on:
- Financial support and benefits
- Help with food and household essentials
- Energy and heating advice
- Support for older people and carers
- Opportunities to get involved in your community
- Respiratory health and winter wellbeing
- Vaccination services
- Warm spaces and staying connected in the community
The Thurrock Cares roadshows will take place at:
- Monday 26 October: Cowdray Hall, West Thurrock (1pm to 4pm)
- Wednesday 4 November: Aveley Library & Hub (10am to 1pm)
- Tuesday 10 November: The Springhouse, Corringham (1pm to 4pm)
- Friday 20 November: Tilbury Community Association (10am to 1pm)
Information and Guidance Sessions
Thurrock Cares Information and Guidance Sessions are regular drop-in events where residents can find out about the support, services and advice available across Thurrock this winter. Whether you need support yourself, care for someone else, or simply want to learn more about local services, everyone is welcome to come along and speak to our team.
Visitors can access:
- Free information, advice and guidance
- Support from council, health and community partners
- Signposting to local services and organisations
- Friendly, informal drop-in sessions
The sessions take place at Thurrock Carers Hub, Grays Shopping Centre on the following dates:
- Monday 2 November: 10am to 12pm
- Monday 9 November: 1pm to 3pm
- Monday 16 November: 10am to 12pm
- Monday 23 November: 1pm to 3pm
Sessions will then continue on an alternating weekly basis. No appointment is required, just drop in during the session times.
For more information about support available this winter, visit thurrock.gov.uk/thurrockcares or email Community@thurrock.gov.uk
Community Tuesdays
This is a regular event for residents to come and find out what local services, support and activities are available to help you live well and stay connected within the community.
Thurrock Council, along with health and voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations, hosts a drop-in session for the public to find out information on different services and support that is available to help you live well with the increased cost of living.
These sessions take place at Morrisons in Grays Town Centre on the dates below:
- Tuesday 17 November - moved forward due to Remembrance Period
- Tuesday 1 December
No booking needed, just show up on the date that suits you best.
Your Local Area Coordinators
Our team of local area coordinators are out and about in the communities right across Thurrock offering residents help and advice.
The Local Area Co-ordination drop ins aim to support adults 18+ in leading fulfilling lives by connecting them with local resources and community networks.
The individual must live in Thurrock to receive Local Area Co-ordination support. Rather than offering formal care, they ask individuals what a good life looks like to them and guide them in finding local support to achieve it.