Thurrock Council: Benefits and Energy Advice
Thurrock Council's Financial Inclusion officer can help private rent tenants and home owners with a variety of support, including energy efficiency, benefit checks, help with repairs, etc.
Remote
Home visits
Further info
If you are a resident of Thurrock – either as a private tenant or living in a home you own – you can contact our Financial Inclusion Officer for:
- Advice on how to make your home more energy efficient and save money on fuel bills, including help to change your energy supplier or current energy contract
- Help to check you're getting the benefits to which you're entitled
- A free health check on your home
- Help with heating repairs, loft and cavity insulation
- Free installation of smoke detectors.
- Help to carry out repairs if your currently living in a home you own
- Help to deal with your landlord if you're a private tenants concerned about health and safety
We can also help you access services and groups to support:
- Health and lifestyle – for example, help to stop smoking, help with weight management, free NHS health check and vaccinations
- Making life easier with more independence – for example, debt advice, social groups, family support.
Who can use this service?
Any resident of Thurrock – either as a private tenant or living in a home you own. Email fio.privatehousing@thurrock.gov.uk to find out more and get support.
How are services delivered?
Phone and home visit.
Locations
Thurrock Council, Civic Offices, New Road
Grays
RM17 6SL