THE Thurrock NHS Clinical Commissioning Group is opening to the public at its annual meeting in September.

Visitors will be able join an “interactive engagement workshop” on up-coming plans.

Dr Anand Deshpande, chairman of the group, which is responsible for buying NHS services for the area, said: “Many people still don’t quite understand what the CCG does and so this isawonderful opportunity to meet the GPs and NHS managers to find out more.”

The meeting is on Wednesday September 23, at Orsett Hall, from 12.30pm to 4pm. Lunch will be available.