Thurrock residents can access free help and advice on how to improve their home, health, wellbeing and finances.
As part of the Well Homes benefit and energy advice project, homeowners and private tenants are invited to monthly drop-in sessions in Corringham, Ockendon and Tilbury.
The drop-in sessions include advice on how to homeowners and private tenants can:
- save money on heating and electricity by making their homes more energy efficient
- maximise their income by checking they receive all benefits to which they're entitled
- get help with repairing their homes
Private tenants can also get support on how to deal with their landlord if they are having health and safety issues.
Councillor Mark Hooper, Cabinet member for Health and Well-being, said: "We want to make sure that every resident in Thurrock has access to information and support on how to improve their home, wellbeing and finances.
"This service will go a long way in helping to ensure we can improve the quality of life for residents in the borough and help to save money on their gas and electricity bills while staying warm this winter."
The following monthly drop-in sessions are provided each month:
- Ockendon Family Hub, 2A Afton Drive, South Ockendon, RM15 5PA – 10am to midday, first Tuesday of every month
- Tilbury Family Hub, Anchor Field, London Road, Tilbury, RM18 8EY – 9:30am to11:30am, second Thursday of every month
- Corringham Integrated Medical and Wellbeing Centre, 105 The Sorrells, Corringham, SS17 7ES – 10am to midday, third Thursday of every month
For more information on the Thurrock Well Homes scheme, go to www.thurrock.gov.uk/wellhomes