Temporary phone line disruption
A number of our phone lines will be briefly unavailable on Tuesday 11 February from 6:30pm. Changes are being made outside of opening hours to minimise disruption. Our out of hours services are not impacted.
Find help if you are struggling with food shopping or preparing meals
You can have meals delivered at home if you find it hard to go shopping or prepare meals for yourself.
There are suppliers across Essex that can deliver hot meals to your home. We recommend using a supplier approved by our Trading Standards team.
Find a local supplier with Buy with Confidence.
The Trussell Trust provides emergency food and support for up to 3 days. Vist the Trussell Trust website to find a food bank in your area.
FoodCycle is a charity that gives meals to people at risk of food poverty and social isolation.
If you need help getting around, there are local transport services to help you get your shopping done.
Find a list of community transport providers in Essex on the Travel Essex website.
Many of the big supermarkets will help you shop if you're having difficulties moving around. They can help:
You can order shopping online from supermarkets who have a home delivery service. Contact the supermarkets directly to find out more.
Some local food shops will deliver food to your home for a small charge.