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ASK VERA (Very Easy Read Associates)
Last Updated: 09.06.2010 |
ASK VERA (Very Easy Read Associates) is a social enterprise that helps make life better for people with disabilities. They provide services that make information more accessible as well as consultancy and support brokerage for people with high support needs. Ask VERA also provides training workshops that inform people about disability issues and the barriers that people with disabilities can face every day.
contact: Vicky Cole
address: Ask VERA, Colbea Business Centre, 1 George Williams Way, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2JS
telephone: 01206 769477
fax: 01206 767139
email: vicky@askvera.org
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BATIAS INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY SERVICE - BRENTWOOD
Last Updated: 09.06.2010 |
BATIAS INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY SERVICE - BRENTWOOD offers independent advocacy services for people aged 14+ with learning disabilities. This could mean support for an urgent situation through their formal advocates or more long term support through citizen advocacy.
contact: Helen Blerkom
address: BATIAS - Brentwood, Hutton Poplars Lodge, Poplar Drive, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 1BA
telephone: 01277 214210
website: www.batias.com
email: batias@btopenworld.com
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BATIAS INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY SERVICE - GRAYS
Last Updated: 09.06.2010 |
BATIAS INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY SERVICE - GRAYS offers independent advocacy services for people aged 14+ with learning disabilities. This could mean support for an urgent situation through their formal advocates or more long term support through citizen advocacy.
contact: Angela Cahill
address: BATIAS, The Beehive Voluntary and Community Resource Centre, West Street, Grays, Essex, RM17 6XP
telephone: 01375 389869
website: www.batias.com
email: batiasg@btconnect.com
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BATIAS INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY SERVICE - SOUTHEND
Last Updated: 09.06.2010 |
BATIAS INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY SERVICE - SOUTHEND offers independent advocacy services for people aged 14+ with learning disabilities. This could mean support for an urgent situation through their formal advocates or more long term support through citizen advocacy.
contact: Eileen Carter
address: BATIAS, Suite E, 10/14 West Street, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6HJ
telephone: 01702 213986
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CIRCLES NETWORK
Last Updated: 09.06.2010 |
CIRCLES NETWORK aims to support disabled teenagers with high levels of support needs in the Eastern region of England and takes the form of developing a circle of support around a young person and facilitating a person centred approach to plan for a more desirable and meaningful future.
contact: Nadine Jay
address: Circles Network, Potfords' Dam Farm, Coventry Road, Cawston, Rugby, CV23 9JP
telephone: 01788 816671
fax: 01788 816672
website: www.circlesnetwork.org.uk
email: information@circlesnetwork.org.uk
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INDEPENDENT LIVING ADVOCACY LTD (ESSEX)
Last Updated: 09.06.2010 |
INDEPENDENT LIVING ADVOCACY LTD (ESSEX) is an independent advocacy service. It provides an independent advocacy, information and advice service for disabled people countywide.
contact: Barbara Piper
address: ILA Ltd (Essex), Unit 4, Whitelands, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 2AG
telephone: 01245 380888
textphone: 01245 382093
fax: 01245 380803
website: www.ilaessex.com
email: enquiries@ilaessex.co.uk
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NATIONAL BROKERAGE NETWORK
Last Updated: 10.06.2010 |
NATIONAL BROKERAGE NETWORK puts people with disabilities in touch with brokers in their area who can help them to take control over their own lives by assessing, evaluating and implementing the individual's needs, wants and desires.
address: National Brokerage Network, 3 The Courtyard, Windhill, Bishop's Stortford, Herts, CM23 2ND
telephone: 01279 466025
fax: 01279 757658
website: www.nationalbrokeragenetwork.org.uk
email: info@nationalbrokeragenetwork.org.uk
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REALIFE TRUST
Last Updated: 10.06.2010 |
REALIFE TRUST provides support to people with a learning difficulty and/or other disability or disadvantage, in terms of advice, information, training, education, direct assistance, brokerage, advocacy and any other intervention to enable them to live a full life in their chosen community.
address: Realife Trust, 3 The Courtyard, Windhill, Bishop's Stortford, Herts, CM23 2ND
telephone: 01279 466 025
fax: 01279 757658
website: www.nationalbrokeragenetwork.org.uk
email: info@nationalbrokeragenetwork.org.uk
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SOUTHEND MENCAP
Last Updated: 31.03.2010 |
SOUTHEND MENCAP has a service providing independent advocacy to those people over the age of 16 years who have a learning disability and live in the Southend, Castlepoint and Rochford areas.
telephone: 01702 341250
website: www.savsmembers.org/southendmencap
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| TRANSITION - AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS |
APPLIED BEHAVIOURAL ANALYSIS & LANGUAGE THERAPIST
Last Updated: 01.07.2010 |
APPLIED BEHAVIOURAL ANALYSIS & LANGUAGE THERAPY - Jan Duffy is an Applied Behavioural Analysis & Language Therapist for children & young adults with autism & language difficulties. Her client base now extends from Brentwood to Havering.
address: Applied Behavioural Analysis Therapy, Jubilee House, 3 The Drive, Great Warley, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3FR
telephone: 01708 441110
mobile: 07774 592711
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ASAP (Asperger Syndrome Adults & Parents)
Last Updated: 09.06.2010 |
ASAP (Asperger Syndrome Adults & Parents) is a support group for people with Asperger syndrome aged 17 plus and their families, with or without a diagnosis. The group meets on the third Wednesday evening of each month in Chelmsford to discuss issues of concern to the adult Asperger community.
contact: Carolann Jackson
telephone: 01206 240931
email: carolann.jackson@talk21.com
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KTM CARE
Last Updated: 17.05.2010 |
KTM CARE is a newly formed autism and Asperger syndrome specific domiciliary care agency for young adults. KTM Care has extensive experience in complex and challenging behaviour, implementing timetables, devising person centred strategies to promote independence as well as having knowledge and good relationships with relevant professional bodies. KTM Care will support and work with the individual and their family to devise a suitable, comprehensive care package.
contact: Kerry Austin
additional contact 1: Mandy Stedman
additional contact 2: Terry Webster
address: KTM Care Ltd, 16 Plume Avenue, Prettygate, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4PG
telephone: 01206 501163
fax: 01206 501163
website: www.ktmcare.co.uk
email: info@ktmcare.co.uk
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SHENFIELD ASPERGER SUPPORT GROUP
Last Updated: 10.06.2010 |
SHENFIELD ASPERGER SUPPORT GROUP is for people with Asperger syndrome and their relatives/carers, to meet up and support each other and make new friends. All ages are welcome. The group meets at the Friends Meeting House near Shenfield station on the second Saturday of every month (except August) from 1pm to 3pm.
contact: Pat Smith
telephone: 07761 371315
email: pascotton.smith@dsl.pipex.com
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| TRANSITION - CONNEXIONS |
CONNEXIONS
Last Updated: 10.02.2010 |
Connexions is a free information, advice, guidance and support service for all 13 to 19 year olds (extended to age 25 for young people with learning difficulties). The aim is to bring together all the services that support young people during their teenage years. Personal Advisers are available in schools, colleges or at local Connexions Centres to help or refer on to an appropriate specialist agency. For more information contact the Connexions Direct helpline, the Essex, Southend & Thurrock Connexions Head Office, or your local office.
helpline: 0808 001 3219
telephone: 01376 518998
mobile: 07766 413219
fax: 01376 533061
website: www.connexions-direct.com
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SOUTHEND YOUTH & CONNEXIONS SERVICE
Last Updated: 25.11.2009 |
SOUTHEND YOUTH & CONNEXIONS SERVICE offers many inclusive activities and clubs. The two weekly clubs focus on the needs of young carers and give them time away from their caring role. CHIL (Carers Have Individual Lives) is a group for young carers aged 13 to 18 who are caring for someone with a disability or mental health issue at home. COOL CLUB (Caring Over Our Lives) is a group for young carers aged 8-12.
contact: Brenda Lewis - Young Carers Development Worker
telephone: 01702 615291
mobile: 07789 943430
email: brendalewis@southend.gov.uk
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| TRANSITION - CONNEXIONS CENTRES |
CONNEXIONS - BASILDON
Last Updated: 10.02.2010 |
CONNEXIONS - Basildon local office.
address: Connexions, The Basildon Centre, 16-20 Southernay, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1EL
telephone: 01268 501300
email: centre.basildon@essex.gov.uk
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CONNEXIONS - BRAINTREE
Last Updated: 10.02.2010 |
CONNEXIONS - Braintree local office.
address: Connexions, 90 High Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1JP
telephone: 01376 557400
email: centre.braintree@essex.gov.uk
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CONNEXIONS - BRENTWOOD
Last Updated: 10.02.2010 |
CONNEXIONS - Brentwood local office.
address: Connexions, One Stop Shop, The Hermit, 15B Shenfield Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8AG
telephone: 01277 693300
email: centre.brentwood@essex.gov.uk
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CONNEXIONS - CANVEY ISLAND
Last Updated: 10.02.2010 |
CONNEXIONS - Canvey Island local office.
address: Connexions, 129 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7AL
telephone: 01268 683067
email: centre.canvey@essex.gov.uk
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CONNEXIONS - CHELMSFORD
Last Updated: 10.02.2010 |
CONNEXIONS - Chelmsford local office.
address: Connexions, Chelmer Gate, 193-196 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 OLG
telephone: 01245 706806
email: centre.chelmsford@essex.gov.uk
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CONNEXIONS - CLACTON-ON-SEA
Last Updated: 10.02.2010 |
CONNEXIONS - Clacton-on-Sea local office.
address: Connexions, 74 Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1SP
telephone: 01255 254300
email: centre.clacton@essex.gov.uk
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CONNEXIONS - COLCHESTER
Last Updated: 10.02.2010 |
CONNEXIONS - Colchester local office.
address: Connexions, Manor House, 50 Manor Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LX
telephone: 01206 717100
email: centre.colchester@essex.gov.uk
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CONNEXIONS - HARLOW
Last Updated: 19.02.2010 |
CONNEXIONS - Harlow local office.
address: Connexions, One Stop Shop, Occasio House, Playhouse Square, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1AP
helpline: 0800 5876013
telephone: 01279 625300
email: centre.harlow@essex.gov.uk
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CONNEXIONS - LOUGHTON
Last Updated: 10.02.2010 |
CONNEXIONS - Loughton local office.
address: Connexions, Loughton Central Library, Traps Hill, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1HD
telephone: 020 8532 5120
email: centre.loughton@essex.gov.uk
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CONNEXIONS - MALDON
Last Updated: 10.02.2010 |
CONNEXIONS - Maldon local office.
address: Connexions, Maldon Activity Centre, Carmelite Way, Maldon, Essex, CM6 5GF
telephone: 01621 853552
email: cnx.webmaster@essex.gov.uk
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CONNEXIONS - RAYLEIGH
Last Updated: 10.02.2010 |
CONNEXIONS - Rayleigh local office.
address: Connexions, Burley House, 15-17 High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7EW
telephone: 01268 749600
email: centre.rayleigh@essex.gov.uk
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CONNEXIONS - SAFFRON WALDEN
Last Updated: 10.02.2010 |
CONNEXIONS - Saffron Walden local office.
address: Connexions, Fairycroft, Audley Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3HD
telephone: 01799 581670
email: centre.saffronwalden@essex.gov.uk
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CONNEXIONS - SOUTHEND
Last Updated: 19.02.2010 |
CONNEXIONS -Southend local office.
address: Connexions, Short Street, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 5BY
telephone: 01702 464315
email: southend@estconnexions.co.uk
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CONNEXIONS - THURROCK
Last Updated: 10.02.2010 |
CONNEXIONS - Thurrock local office.
address: Connexions, Thurrock One Stop Shop, 24-28 Orsett Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5EB
telephone: 01375 413735
email: TYC@thurrock.gov.uk
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HAVERING YOUTH ZONE
Last Updated: 15.06.2010 |
HAVERING YOUTH ZONE, based in Romford, has a number of services available to young people, including the Information Shop, the Chrysalis Counselling Service, a youth work service, Healthwise contraception clinics and a Connexions personal adviser on site. The Information Shop is staffed by trained information and advice youth workers from the Integrated Youth Support Service offering advice, information and support for young people.
address: Youth Zone, 10 Hedley Close, High Street, Romford, RM1 1AH
telephone: 01708 768512
fax: 01708 741013
website: www.haveringyouth.co.uk/connexions/youthzone
email: youthzone@havering.gov.uk
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COPE
Last Updated: 01.07.2010 |
COPE is a directory of post-16 residential education and training for young people with special needs. The COPE directory can be purchased from Lifetime Careers Publishing and can also be found in the SNAP library.
telephone: 01225 716023
fax: 01225 716025
website: www.lifetime-publishing.co.uk
email: sale@lifetime-publishing.co.uk
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CSV (Community Service Volunteers)
Last Updated: 09.06.2010 |
CSV (Community Service Volunteers) helps young people and people with learning disabilities to develop life skills by providing encouragement, support and time. CSV also runs a Mentors and Peers scheme in the Basildon, Harlow and Colchester areas and an Essex Supported Volunteering scheme for people aged 18+ with a learning disability.
address: Community Service Volunteers (CSV), 237 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9NJ
telephone: 020 7278 6601
website: www.csv.org.uk
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ST. ELIZABETH'S CENTRE
Last Updated: 17.06.2010 |
ST. ELIZABETH’S CENTRE provides holistic care, support, health and education services in a safe environment for children and adults with epilepsy, associated neurological disorders, ASD and other complex medical conditions. The centre includes a special school for children and young people aged 5-19 years; Further Education College; Domiciliary care; and Residential care. All referrals are welcomed regardless of faith, culture or ethnicity.
contact: James Connelly - Chief Executive, Annette Clemence - Sister Superior
address: St. Elizabeth's Centre, Perry Green, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire, SG10 6EW
telephone: 01279 843451
fax: 01279 842918
website: www.stelizabeths.org.uk
email: enquiries@stelizabeths.org.uk
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TRANSITION INFORMATION NETWORK
Last Updated: 10.05.2010 |
TRANSITION INFORMATION NETWORK is an alliance of organisations and individuals who work together to improve the experience of disabled young people's transition to adulthood. TIN holds Network Seminars to give young people, parents and professionals the opportunity to examine key issues in relation to transition. "My Future Choices" magazine is produced three times a year for all TIN members and their website has useful resources. Please note that TIN does not have a helpline and is unable to give support to families.
contact: Victoria Wright
address: Transition Information Network, NCB 8 Wakley Street, London, EC1V 7QE
telephone: 020 7843 6006
fax: 020 7843 6313
website: www.transitioninfonetwork.org.uk
email: TIN@ncb.org.uk
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WHOOSH! CENTRE
Last Updated: 14.06.2010 |
THE WHOOSH! CENTRE is a fresh and innovative new learning centre based in Chelmsford and is designed to be an inclusive place where people of all ages can come to try new things and spend time with family and friends. Courses are offered and designed for people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Learners are supported in achieving their personal goals through a range of activities. These will help to prepare them for employment and independent living, whilst developing self confidence, literacy, numeracy and communications skills.
address: whoosh! @ e2v, 106 Waterhouse Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2QU
telephone: 01245 256079
website: www.whooshcentre.com
email: enquiries@whooshcentre.com
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| TRANSITION - EMPLOYMENT |
HAVERING COLLEGE ROSE PROGRAMME (Realistic Opportunities for Supported Employment)
Last Updated: 10.06.2010 |
HAVERING COLLEGE ROSE PROGRAMME (Realistic Opportunities for Supported Employment) aims to improve the quality of life for people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. ROSE works with clients living in the London Borough of Havering, or who attend Havering College of Further and Higher Education. The initiative places people with learning disabilities into paid employment and supports them until that person can independently sustain their employment alone. It offers an individual service to each client and sources the right form of employment for them. Job coaches then support the client in the workplace until both client and employer are confident with the role.
contact: Jenny Carr
address: Havering College of Further Education, ROSE Office, Tring Gardens, Harold Hill, Essex, RM3 9ES
telephone: 01708 462865
fax: 01708 462 777
website: www.rose-havering.com
email: rose@havering-college.ac.uk
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JACKSONS CAFE
Last Updated: 15.06.2010 |
JACKSONS CAFE is a pre-employment project for people with learning difficulties to assist them to get training in the catering trade. The premises are spotlessly clean, staff are extremely polite and the meals are freshly cooked and reasonably priced. The project is managed by the Camden Society and funded by Havering Council.
address: Jacksons Cafe, 47 High Street, Romford, RM1 1JL
telephone: 01708 723636
website: www.thecamdensociety.co.uk/jacksons
email: tracey.brennan@thecamdensociety.co.uk
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LINKED EMPLOYMENT
Last Updated: 10.05.2010 |
LINKED EMPLOYMENT is a specialist supported employment agency for people with a learning disability who would like to find a job paid at the going rate. Linked Employment has placed people into jobs in a variety of settings ranging from office, shop and factory work, catering, and childcare. This is done by matching the skills of the person with the requirements of the job and providing the necessary support in order for it to work successfully. Referrals to Linked Employment come via a social worker only.
contact: Sue Jackson
telephone: 01277 632394
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PROSPECTS EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANCY
Last Updated: 16.02.2010 |
PROSPECTS EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANCY is a National Autistic Society service. Prospects is the only specialised employment service for people with autism and Asperger syndrome in the UK. It works closely with forward-looking employers to find real job opportunities for real wages. Prospects offers training to prepare individuals for work as well as university support and work experience.
address: Prospects, Studio 8, The Ivories, 6 Northampton Street, London, N1 2HY
telephone: 020 7704 7450
fax: 020 7359 9440
email: Prospects-London@nas.org.uk
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SHAW TRUST
Last Updated: 10.05.2010 |
SHAW TRUST is a national charity that provides training and work opportunities for people who are disadvantaged in the workplace due to disability, ill health or other social circumstances. Each year Shaw Trust supports over 60,000 people in the UK to achieve their personal development and employment aims.
address: Shaw Trust Employment, Thamesgate House, 33-41 Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6DG
telephone: 0800 085 1001
fax: 01702 226101
website: www.shaw-trust.org.uk
email: enquiriesforessex@shaw-trust.org.uk
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SKILL: NATIONAL BUREAU FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Last Updated: 10.05.2010 |
SKILL: NATIONAL BUREAU FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES is a voluntary organisation that aims to develop opportunities for disabled adults and young people with any kind of impairment or learning difficulty in post-16 education, work-based learning, volunteering and the transition to employment. Skill runs an information service and publishes helpful booklets and publications.
address: Skill:National Bureau for Students with Disabilities, Unit 3, Floor 1, Radisson Court, 219 Long Lane, London, SE1 4PR
helpline: 0800 328 5050
telephone: 020 7450 0620
textphone: 0800 068 2422
fax: 020 7450 0650
website: www.skill.org.uk
email: info@skill.org.uk
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| TRANSITION - ESSEX SUPPORT |
DISABILITY ESSEX
Last Updated: 09.06.2010 |
DISABILITY ESSEX promotes independence for disabled people by providing a helpline (10am to 4pm), monthly newsletter, online disability database and a Guide to Local Services for Disabled People. Disability Essex also has a countywide network of member clubs providing support/social and recreational activities for disabled people.
address: Disability Essex, Centre for Disability Studies, Adult Community College, Rocheway, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1DQ
helpline: 0844 412 1770
telephone: 0844 412 1771
website: www.disabilityessex.org
email: info@disabilityessex.org
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DISABILITY HELPLINE - DIAL BASILDON & SOUTH ESSEX
Last Updated: 10.06.2010 |
DISABILITY HELPLINE - DIAL BASILDON & SOUTH ESSEX is an independent charity that gives a free, impartial and confidential service of information, advice and in some cases practical help. The main office is situated in The Basildon Centre and is open weekdays from 10am to 4pm. DIAL holds advice desks throughout the county, call the helpline for details. They also offer home visits for anybody who is housebound or who has extreme difficulty getting out.
address: DIAL Basildon & South Essex, The Basildon Centre, St Martin's Square, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1DL
helpline: 0845 450 3001/2
telephone: 01268 294495
fax: 01268 294495
website: www.dialbasildon.co.uk
email: dial.basildon@virgin.net
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EASTWAY CARE
Last Updated: 29.06.2010 |
EASTWAY CARE provides daytime opportunities for people with learning and physical disabilities as well as complex health needs in the east London area. Their services include community group work, outreach support, supported employment and project based community group work in order to facilitate integration and inclusion for all.
contact: David Macknight
address: Eastway Care, Head Office, Unit 9 & 10 Stanton Gate, Mawney Road, Romford, RM7 7HL
telephone: 01708 200022
fax: 01708 765010
website: www.eastwaycare.co.uk
email: headoffice@estwaycare.co.uk
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ESSEX CARERS NETWORK
Last Updated: 09.06.2010 |
ESSEX CARERS NETWORK represents the views of carers of people with a learning disability in Essex and promotes these views to those who are influential in the policy making process; with direct links to all the local and regional Boards. The Network has quarterly meetings, sends regular mailings and informs members of what is happening locally and nationally.
contact: Wendy Burt
address: Essex Carers Network, PO Box 10134, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4FA
telephone: 07876 025480
website: www.essexinfo.net/essex-carers-network
email: essexcarersnetwork@tiscali.co.uk
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ESSEX CARES
Last Updated: 09.06.2010 |
ESSEX CARES provides services for adults requiring care, support and assistance living in the community. A range of services are provided including community support, equipment service and an employment and inclusion scheme.
address: Essex Cares, 69 Duke Street, Chelmsford,, Essex, CM1 1JP
telephone: 01245 434925
website: www.essexcares.org
email: info@essexcares.org
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ESSEX COALITION OF DISABLED PEOPLE
Last Updated: 10.05.2010 |
ESSEX COALITION OF DISABLED PEOPLE is an organisation run by and for disabled people. Its services include CRB services, training and conferencing facilities, independent visitor schemes, a self-directed support service and a personal assistant support service.
contact: Carol Slade
address: ECDP, Ivan Peck House, 1 Russell Way, Widford Industrial Estate, Chelmsford, CM1 3AA
telephone: 01245 392300
textphone: 01245 392302
fax: 01245 392329
website: www.ecdp.org.uk
email: reception@ecdp.co.uk
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ESSEX PEOPLE'S PARLIAMENT
Last Updated: 29.03.2010 |
ESSEX PEOPLE'S PARLIAMENT is a group run by people with a learning disability with help from Social Care Services and members of the Partnership Board. Members of Parliament (MEPPs) are elected throughout Essex to attend meetings to discuss issues.
contact: Jude Evans
address: 17 Rosemary Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1NZ
telephone: 01255 429778
fax: 01255 470364
email: judeevans@tmhs.org.uk
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HOURSWORTH
Last Updated: 23.11.2009 |
HOURSWORTH is a supported employment scheme for people with a learning disability and complex needs based in Brentwood.
address: Hoursworth, Frontline Partnership, Sawyers Hall Church, Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9BN
telephone: 01277 233889
email: jackie@frontlinepartnership.org
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INTERACT CHELMSFORD
Last Updated: 26.11.2009 |
INTERACT CHELMSFORD aims to provide support, training, education, volunteering, community, recreational and employment opportunities for people who face disadvantages or barriers in the employment market. InterAct is available to young people and adults with learning disabilities, adults at risk of, or experiencing mental health problems and the elderly.
address: InterAct Chelmsford, Moulsham Mill, Parkway, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7PX
telephone: 01245 608201
fax: 01245 356612
website: www.interact.org.uk
email: mail@interact.org.uk
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INTOUCH
Last Updated: 01.07.2010 |
INTOUCH provides free housing-related support for young people aged 16 to 25 years with learning disabilities living in Chelmsford, Uttlesford, Harlow, Brentwood, Southend-on-Sea and Epping. Services include information on housing, money and budgeting, health and well being, work and learning and services within the community.
telephone: 01245 607154
fax: 01245 606011
website: www.betterintouch.co.uk
email: essexfs.team@intouchsupport.co.uk
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MICHAEL ROBERTS CHARITABLE TRUST (MRCT)
Last Updated: 26.11.2009 |
MICHAEL ROBERTS CHARITABLE TRUST (MRCT) is a charity promoting community integration by providing voluntary work and social opportunities for people with a learning and/or physical disability and vulnerable people in Harlow.
contact: Gary Knott, Director of Community Services
address: Michael Roberts Charitable Trust, The Rainbow Centre, 2 Wych Elm, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1QP
telephone: 01279 724515
mobile: 07734 128430
website: www.mrct.org.uk
email: enquiries@mrct.org.uk
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OPEN DOOR THURROCK
Last Updated: 14.06.2010 |
OPEN DOOR THURROCK is an independent registered charity working with young people and vulnerable adults in Thurrock. It provides information and support for young people in Thurrock to enable them to become fully participative members of the community and active independent citizens. A number of services are offered with the primary aim of helping young and vulnerable people realise their aspirations and address any barriers that may stop them from achieving their full potential. These include a number of free confidential services and projects including counselling which can be accessed from the main office.
telephone: 01375 413740
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PAPWORTH TRUST
Last Updated: 17.06.2010 |
PAPWORTH TRUST provides a range of services for disabled people to ensure they have more equality, choice and independence in their lives. The Trust offers a day service for disabled adults in order to promote independent living skills, IT skills and literacy and numeracy. A youth club for young people aged 14 to 19 years old takes place at the centre every Tuesday night between 7pm and 9pm. Papworth Trust also provides a workstep programme, placing people with disabilities into employment.
contact: Julia Woods
address: Papworth Trust Centre, Bradbury House, Witchards, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5BP
telephone: 01268 663221
website: www.papworth.org.uk
email: julia.woods@papworth.org.uk
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SWAN LEARNING DISABILITY FLOATING SUPPORT
Last Updated: 10.06.2010 |
SWAN LEARNING DISABILITY FLOATING SUPPORT is a free support service for people with learning disabilities, which aims to promote independence, assist with accessing accommodation and encourages involvement within the community. The service is available throughout the Essex County Council area to tenants, homeowners, or those living with friends and family or in temporary accommodation.
contact: Charlotte Stone
address: Swan Housing Association Learning Disability Floating Support, Pilgrim House, High Street, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9XY
telephone: 0845 612 4700
fax: 01277 844720
email: cstone@swan.org.uk
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THE DACON TRUST
Last Updated: 10.05.2010 |
THE DACON TRUST provides work skills training for transition year school pupils in cafe and art/media services. Training is provided in The Dacon Trust's own cafe and art studio.
contact: Sally English
address: The Dacon Trust, Level Best Art Cafe, D'arcy House, Culver Street East, Colchester, C01 1LD
telephone: 01206 366059
email: levelbest@dacontrust.co.uk
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THE FRONTLINE PARTNERSHIP
Last Updated: 15.02.2010 |
THE FRONTLINE PARTNERSHIP works in partnership with Sawyers Church and other organisations that share the same ethos. Frontline enables and supports people with a learning disability and high support needs to live full and productive lives through their active inclusion, participation and contribution mainly within the Brentwood community. Projects include HoursWorth, a supported employment scheme; Crown Cafe, employing people with a learning disability; Cafe Art and Colours, creative art workshops; Actability, drama workshops delivered by adults with learning disabilities to children in primary schools; The Gates, a horticultural project; People First Havering, an advocacy service; Starburst, an occasional disco for young adults with a disability and Tuesday Club, a joint project between Frontline and Sawyers Church.
contact: Jackie Preston
additional contact 1: Jo Rayment
address: The Frontline Partnership, Montbazon Court, Cleves Avenue, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4WB
telephone: 01277 218902
website: www.frontlinepartnership.org
email: enquiries@frontlinepartnership.org
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THE PRINCE'S TRUST TEAM
Last Updated: 31.03.2010 |
THE PRINCE'S TRUST TEAM runs 12-week self-development programmes for 16 to 25 year olds who have left school and are not working. The programme involves a community project, 2-week work placement, 1-week residential, and motivation training in preparation for work. Participants should self-refer for interview.
contact: Sarah Milford
address: The Prince's Trust Team, The Basildon Locality Office, The Knares, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5RX
telephone: 01268 551095
mobile: 07827 305436
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THURROCK INDEPENDENT RESOURCE CENTRE (TIRC)
Last Updated: 16.06.2010 |
THURROCK INDEPENDENT RESOURCE CENTRE (TIRC) offers help and support with disability issues for children and adults, direct payments, advice, equipment, counselling and advocacy.
address: Thurrock Independent Resource Centre, Beehive Centre, West Street, Grays, Essex, RM17 6XP
telephone: 01375 389864
email: dmin@tirc.org.uk
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TRINITY MIND BODY AND SOUL (TMBS)
Last Updated: 08.03.2010 |
TRINITY MIND BODY AND SOUL (TMBS) provides a number of opportunities for young people including those with special needs. TMBS is a non profit company that works with schools, other agencies and communities and offers programmes such as self esteem, landscaping and film making. Programme costs vary and some are free. TMBS also provides ICT training for young people and adults. They take place at Hannakin's Farm in Billericay.
contact: Vince Lewington
address: TMBS, 2 Broome Close, Billericay, Essex, CM11 1SX
telephone: 01277 657169
mobile: 07810 870642
website: www.trinitymindbodyandsoul.hpage.com
email: trinitymindbodyandsoul@yahoo.co.uk
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WALTER BOYCE RESOURCE CENTRE
Last Updated: 23.06.2010 |
WALTER BOYCE RESOURCE CENTRE supports adults across the complete spectrum of learning disabilities and aims to increase an individual's confidence, self esteem, expectations and quality of life by supporting them to take greater control over their lives. Each person has an outcome focused support plan with defined aims and objectives and set timescales. The Centre promotes and encourages a strong community presence with regular general access to the local community and also to mainstream community venues, while providing activities to improve daily living skills, communication skills and work experience opportunities.
address: Walter Boyce Resource Centre, Warley Hill, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3AP
telephone: 01277 228571
fax: 01277 262160
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WILLOW PARK RESOURCE CENTRE
Last Updated: 10.06.2010 |
WILLOW PARK RESOURCE CENTRE is a purpose-built, specially designed centre for people with learning difficulties, physical disabilities and sensory impairments based in Weeley, near Clacton in Essex. The centre offers engaging developmental workshops which enable the individual to create their own programme of activities accessing singular workshops, half and full days. Willow Park also has sensory environments and a fully equipped hydro-pool available to hire.
telephone: 01255 831302
website: www.willowparkresourcecentre.co.uk
email: info@willowparkresourcecentre.co.uk
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| TRANSITION - HOLIDAYS |
BREAKAWAY HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS & BREAKAWAY ACTIVE
Last Updated: 09.06.2010 |
BREAKAWAY and BREAKAWAY ACTIVE offers a wide range of holidays and short breaks in the UK, Europe and the USA for small groups and individuals with learning disabilities aged 17+. They offer special interest mini-breaks in the spring and autumn and a full range of holidays throughout the year. Breakaway Active holidays are ideal for young people aged between 17 and 35 who are looking for lively, activity based holiday. All holidays come with an appropriate level of support from our small team of experienced couriers.
contact: Penny Elsip
additional contact 1: Kevin Bury
address: Breakaway Holidays and Weekends Ltd & Breakaway Active, 135 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, CM2 7PY
telephone: 01245 260330
mobile: 07790 770218
website: www.breakawayhols.co.uk and www.breakawayactive.co.uk
email: breakawayhols@aol.com / breakawayactive@aol.com
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JOLLYDAYS SUPPORTED HOLIDAYS
Last Updated: 18.06.2010 |
JOLLYDAYS SUPPORTED HOLIDAYS provides unforgettable supported holidays for adults (18 plus) with mild to moderate learning disabilities. JollyDays Holidays can tailor a supported holiday to suit your individual needs and are extremely flexible. Experience activities including horse riding, wall climbing, abseiling, sailing, canoeing, caving and archery. Most if not all of these activities are accessible and special dietary requirements will be catered for.
address: JollyDays Supported Holidays Ltd, Redmayne Cottage, Fryerning Lane, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0DD
telephone: 01277 355565
website: www.jollydaysholidays.co.uk
email: enquiries@jollydaysholidays.co.uk
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| TRANSITION - LOCAL ACTION GROUPS |
LOCAL ACTION GROUP - BASILDON
Last Updated: 26.11.2009 |
There are Local Action Groups in 12 localities throughout Essex that meet regularly to discuss issues and provide input to Essex County Council Learning Disabilities Partnership Board to plan services for young people and adults with a learning disability in each locality. Parents/carers and people with a learning disability are encouraged to contact the chairman in their locality if they want to attend a meeting, raise an issue, or just get involved.
contact: Steve Fisher
additional contact 1: Sandra Warren - LAG Administrator - 01376 510080
telephone: 01277 653889
email: sandra.warren@mencap.org.uk
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LOCAL ACTION GROUP - BRAINTREE
Last Updated: 26.11.2009 |
There are Local Action Groups in 12 localities throughout Essex that meet regularly to discuss issues and provide input to Essex County Council Learning Disabilities Partnership Board to plan services for young people and adults with a learning disability in each locality. Parents/carers and people with a learning disability are encouraged to contact the chairman in their locality if they want to attend a meeting, raise an issue, or just get involved.
contact: Peter Brown
additional contact 1: Sandra Warren - LAG Administrator - 01376 510080
telephone: 01376 324765
email: sandra.warren@mencap.org.uk
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LOCAL ACTION GROUP - BRENTWOOD
Last Updated: 26.11.2009 |
There are Local Action Groups in 12 localities throughout Essex that meet regularly to discuss issues and provide input to Essex County Council Learning Disabilities Partnership Board to plan services for young people and adults with a learning disability in each locality. Parents/carers and people with a learning disability are encouraged to contact the chairman in their locality if they want to attend a meeting, raise an issue, or just get involved.
contact: Sandra Warren
additional contact 1: Sandra Warren - LAG Administrator - 01376 510080
telephone: 01376 510080
email: sandra.warren@mencap.org.uk
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LOCAL ACTION GROUP - CASTLE POINT
Last Updated: 26.11.2009 |
There are Local Action Groups in 12 localities throughout Essex that meet regularly to discuss issues and provide input to Essex County Council Learning Disabilities Partnership Board to plan services for young people and adults with a learning disability in each locality. Parents/carers and people with a learning disability are encouraged to contact the chairman in their locality if they want to attend a meeting, raise an issue, or just get involved.
contact: Jo Church
additional contact 1: Sallie Judge - 01268 754151
additional contact 2: Sandra Warren - LAG Administrator - 01376 510080
telephone: 01702 557343
email: sandra.warren@mencap.org.uk
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LOCAL ACTION GROUP - CHELMSFORD
Last Updated: 26.11.2009 |
There are Local Action Groups in 12 localities throughout Essex that meet regularly to discuss issues and provide input to Essex County Council Learning Disabilities Partnership Board to plan services for young people and adults with a learning disability in each locality. Parents/carers and people with a learning disability are encouraged to contact the chairman in their locality if they want to attend a meeting, raise an issue, or just get involved.
contact: Peter Dilley
additional contact 1: Sandra Warren - LAG Administrator - 01376 510080
telephone: 01245 608353
email: sandra.warren@mencap.org.uk
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LOCAL ACTION GROUP - COLCHESTER
Last Updated: 26.11.2009 |
There are Local Action Groups in 12 localities throughout Essex that meet regularly to discuss issues and provide input to Essex County Council Learning Disabilities Partnership Board to plan services for young people and adults with a learning disability in each locality. Parents/carers and people with a learning disability are encouraged to contact the chairman in their locality if they want to attend a meeting, raise an issue, or just get involved.
contact: Janet Bennett
additional contact 1: Sandra Warren - LAG Administrator - 01376 510080
telephone: 01206 826430
email: sandra.warren@mencap.org.uk
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LOCAL ACTION GROUP - EPPING
Last Updated: 26.11.2009 |
There are Local Action Groups in 12 localities throughout Essex that meet regularly to discuss issues and provide input to Essex County Council Learning Disabilities Partnership Board to plan services for young people and adults with a learning disability in each locality. Parents/carers and people with a learning disability are encouraged to contact the chairman in their locality if they want to attend a meeting, raise an issue, or just get involved.
contact: Alan Snow
additional contact 1: Sandra Warren - LAG Administrator - 01376 510080
telephone: contact via LAG Administrator
email: sandra.warren@mencap.org.uk
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LOCAL ACTION GROUP - HARLOW
Last Updated: 26.11.2009 |
There are Local Action Groups in 12 localities throughout Essex that meet regularly to discuss issues and provide input to Essex County Council Learning Disabilities Partnership Board to plan services for young people and adults with a learning disability in each locality. Parents/carers and people with a learning disability are encouraged to contact the chairman in their locality if they want to attend a meeting, raise an issue, or just get involved.
contact: Margaret Carter
additional contact 1: Sandra Warren - LAG Administrator - 01376 510080
telephone: 01279 429386
email: sandra.warren@mencap.org.uk
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LOCAL ACTION GROUP - MALDON
Last Updated: 26.11.2009 |
There are Local Action Groups in 12 localities throughout Essex that meet regularly to discuss issues and provide input to Essex County Council Learning Disabilities Partnership Board to plan services for young people and adults with a learning disability in each locality. Parents/carers and people with a learning disability are encouraged to contact the chairman in their locality if they want to attend a meeting, raise an issue, or just get involved.
contact: Angela Cole
additional contact 1: Sandra Warren - LAG Administrator - 01376 510080
telephone: 01621 869340
email: sandra.warren@mencap.org.uk
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LOCAL ACTION GROUP - ROCHFORD
Last Updated: 26.11.2009 |
There are Local Action Groups in 12 localities throughout Essex that meet regularly to discuss issues and provide input to Essex County Council Learning Disabilities Partnership Board to plan services for young people and adults with a learning disability in each locality. Parents/carers and people with a learning disability are encouraged to contact the chairman in their locality if they want to attend a meeting, raise an issue, or just get involved.
contact: Michael Bull
additional contact 1: Sandra Warren - LAG Administrator - 01376 510080
telephone: contact via LAG Administrator
email: sandra.warren@mencap.org.uk
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LOCAL ACTION GROUP - TENDRING
Last Updated: 26.11.2009 |
There are Local Action Groups in 12 localities throughout Essex that meet regularly to discuss issues and provide input to Essex County Council Learning Disabilities Partnership Board to plan services for young people and adults with a learning disability in each locality. Parents/carers and people with a learning disability are encouraged to contact the chairman in their locality if they want to attend a meeting, raise an issue, or just get involved.
contact: Avril O'Sullivan
additional contact 1: Sandra Warren - LAG Administrator - 01376 510080
telephone: 01255 429778
email: sandra.warren@mencap.org.uk
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LOCAL ACTION GROUP - UTTLESFORD
Last Updated: 26.11.2009 |
There are Local Action Groups in 12 localities throughout Essex that meet regularly to discuss issues and provide input to Essex County Council Learning Disabilities Partnership Board to plan services for young people and adults with a learning disability in each locality. Parents/carers and people with a learning disability are encouraged to contact the chairman in their locality if they want to attend a meeting, raise an issue, or just get involved.
contact: Sandra Warren
additional contact 1: Sandra Warren - LAG Administrator - 01376 510080
telephone: 01376 510080
email: sandra.warren@mencap.org.uk
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| TRANSITION - MENCAP |
CHELMSFORD MENCAP
Last Updated: 09.06.2010 |
CHELMSFORD MENCAP runs the Gateway Kidz Club for ages 5-16 on Tuesday evenings during term time and the Chelmsford Mencap Youth Club for 16-25 year olds on most Tuesday evenings all year. AJ's After School Activity Club for 11-15 years is on Wednesdays during term time. The Gateway Club offers social activities for ages 16+ every Thursday evening and the Gateway Dance Group for ages 16+ on Mondays. The Daybreak Scheme runs during the Easter and summer school holidays for ages 3-18 years and The Adult Adventurers Club for ages 19+ runs during Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays.
contact: Sam Barnett
address: Chelmsford Mencap, PO Box 10476, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6ER
telephone: 01245 268303
website: www.chelmsfordmencap.org.uk
email: chelmsfordmencap@blueyonder.co.uk
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ESSEX MENCAP
Last Updated: 09.06.2010 |
ESSEX MENCAP is an independently registered and funded charity covering the administrative area of Essex County Council, Southend and Thurrock. Essex Mencap support people with a learning disability, their parents/carers and families and work closely with other Mencap groups and other organisations who support people with a learning disability. They produce Essex Mencap News, a quarterly magazine on subscription and have four open meetings a year to network with parents/carers and other organisations. Membership is free.
address: Essex Mencap, 115 Havencourt, Victoria Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1EA
telephone: 01245 262427
email: emn08@sky.com
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MENCAP LEARNING FOR WORK AND LIFE
Last Updated: 10.05.2010 |
MENCAP LEARNING FOR WORK AND LIFE is a project based on two sites in Chelmsford and Braintree. The full-time college-based course is for adults with learning disabilities who want to learn about, prepare for and experience the world of work. The course aims to develop independence and teach new work and life skills through an individual programme.
address: Mencap Learning for Work and Life, 56 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 ODZ
telephone: 01245 256676
mobile: 07827 820365
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| TRANSITION - NATIONAL SUPPORT |
CONSENSUS SUPPORT SERVICES
Last Updated: 16.06.2010 |
CONSENSUS SUPPORT SERVICES support people with learning disabilities and associated complex health needs. Consensus operates a wide range of specialist services throughout the United Kingdom, where individuals can receive positive, individualised support aimed at supporting them to achieve active and fulfilling lives and make a positive contribution to the communities in which they live. Visit the website or call for more details on referrals.
address: Consensus Support Services, Bradbury House, 830 The Crescent, Colchester Business Park, Colchester, CO4 9YQ
telephone: 0808 166 1420
website: www.consensussupport.com
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CONTACT A FAMILY
Last Updated: 10.06.2010 |
CONTACT A FAMILY provides support and information to families who care for children with any disability or specific health condition. Contact a Family provides information about disabilities, puts families in touch with other families where there is not a national support group, assists parents to develop their own support groups and provides a voice to raise awareness and campaign for families. The Contact a Family Website contains all publications, also available in paper format, including the Contact a Family Directory.
address: Contact a Family, 209-211 City Road, London, EC1V 1JN
helpline: 0808 808 3555
telephone: 020 7608 8700
textphone: 0808 808 3556
fax: 020 7608 8701
website: www.cafamily.org.uk
email: info@cafamily.org.uk
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| TRANSITION - SHORT BREAKS |
BOSP (Brighter Opportunities through Supported Play)
Last Updated: 10.06.2010 |
BOSP (Brighter Opportunities through Supported Play) provides out of school activites for children with learning and/or physical disabilities from age 5 to 25 years. The activities are fully supported by care staff, therefore giving families respite from their constant care duties. BOSP provides a Saturday Club at the Pioneer School in Basildon, where the children can enjoy swimming, trampolining, drama, arts and crafts, gardening, bowling and cinema trips etc. BOSP also runs a youth club in Billericay every Thursday in term time, and runs a holiday club throughout the school holidays, where children can enjoy a large variety of days out and fun activities.
contact: Monika Kemp and Sarah Pallier
contact: Monika Kemp and Sarah Pallier
address: BOSP, 2 Crown Yard, High Street, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9BX
telephone: 01277 624300
mobile: 07901 858457
website: www.bosp.co.uk
email: enquiries@bosp.co.uk
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COOL2CARE NORTH ESSEX
Last Updated: 09.06.2010 |
COOL2CARE NORTH ESSEX recruits, trains and places skilled care workers and personal assistants to work with disabled children and young people in their family setting, or to enable access to the community. Cool2Care is compatible with Direct Payments.
contact: Tonia Barrett
telephone: 0845 123 5484
website: www.cool2care.co.uk
email: tonia.barrett@cool2care.co.uk
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COOL2CARE SOUTH ESSEX
Last Updated: 09.06.2010 |
COOL2CARE SOUTH ESSEX recruits, trains and places skilled care workers and personal assistants to work with disabled children and young people in their family setting, or to enable access to the community. Cool2Care is compatible with Direct Payments.
contact: Anita McInally
telephone: 07545 644980
email: anita.mcinally@cool2care.co.uk
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COOL2CARE SOUTHEND
Last Updated: 09.06.2010 |
COOL2CARE SOUTHEND recruits, trains and places skilled care workers and personal assistants to work with disabled children and young people in their family setting, or to enable access to the community. Cool2Care is compatible with Direct Payments.
contact: Mel Yershon
mobile: 07889 405947
website: www.cool2care.co.uk
email: mel.yershon@cool2care.co.uk
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CORE DISABILITY SERVICES
Last Updated: 21.06.2010 |
CORE DISABILITY SERVICES offers short breaks including domiciliary care and transition support. Each package provides a framework for tailored support to promote the development and independence of children and young people. The service delivers a quality range of options to families with disabled children and young people enabling them to lead ordinary lives.
contact: Karen Cann
address: Core Disability Services, 2a Cyrus Way, Cygnet Park, Hampton, PE7 8HP
telephone: 01733 344363
website: www.fcacore.com
email: karen.cann@thefca.co.uk
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HAMELIN TRUST - GOWLANDS
Last Updated: 10.06.2010 |
HAMELIN TRUST - GOWLANDS has two residential short break care homes. Gowlands and Hamelin House. Gowlands is at Sutton Bridge Farm, Sutton Road, Rochford and offers 8 bedded short break care for young people and adults aged 16+.
contact: Cheryl Dibley
telephone: 01702 541761
website: www.hamelintrust.org.uk
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OUTLOOK CARE
Last Updated: 12.05.2010 |
OUTLOOK CARE is a care provider for people with learning disabilities and mental health problems. Outlook Care offers residential and nursing care and also supported living within Essex and East London.
address: Outlook Care, Unit 6, Shelduck House, Woodbrook Crescent, Radford Way, Billericay, Essex, CM12 OEQ
telephone: 01277 633163
website: www.outlookcare.org.uk
email: info@outlookcare.org.uk
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| TRANSITION - SPEECH & LANGUAGE/COMMUNICATION |
AFASIC
Last Updated: 10.06.2010 |
AFASIC is the UK charity representing children and young adults with communication impairments, working for their inclusion in society and supporting their parents and carers. The Helpline is open 10.30am to 2.30pm weekdays. Sue Pudney is the Thurrock Correspondent for Afasic and has access to up to date information and can be contacted on 01375 670547. Afasic has a club in Redbridge where a warm welcome is extended to young people aged 11 to 19 years with speech and language impairments, their siblings and friends. The social club meets at Downshall Centre in Seven Kings every Friday evening in term time from 7pm to 9.30pm. For details contact Clare Davies-Jones on 020 8317 1644.
address: Afasic, 1st Floor, 20 Bowling Green Lane, London, EC1R 0BD
helpline: 0845 355 5577
telephone: 020 7490 9410
fax: 020 7251 2834
website: www.afasic.org.uk
email: info@afasic.org.uk
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| TRANSITION - SPORT AND LEISURE |
BOING THERAPEUTIC TRAMPOLINING
Last Updated: 10.06.2010 |
BOING THERAPEUTIC TRAMPOLINING aims to accommodate children's abilities and disabilities, whilst having fun and therapy on a trampoline. Claire Drew, an occupational therapist and Tricia Johnston, a special needs trampoline coach, use the trampoline to promote physical, sensory, personal, cognitive, creative, language, communication, social and emotional development. Sessions are tailor-made for group or individual needs and can be delivered at various venues.
contact: Tricia Johnston
additional contact 1: Claire Drew
address: Boing Therapeutic Trampolining, PO Box 9419, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2WP
telephone: 01277 653537
website: www.boing-therapy.co.uk
email: info@boing-therapy.co.uk
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BRENTWOOD SENIOR PHAB
Last Updated: 16.06.2010 |
BRENTWOOD SENIOR PHAB is a social club for people with and without a disability who are over the age of 16, in order to promote complete inclusion withing the community. Senior Phab meets fortnightly on Monday evenings from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at the Walter Boyce Centre, with accessible transport available to and from meetings. Activites include quizzes, snooker, table tenis, visiting speakers, ten pin bowling, pub and restaurant visits and various outings with the club which is run by it's members.
contact: Gordon Dimmock
address: The Walter Boyce Centre, Warley Hill, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3AP
telephone: 01277 216712
email: dimmock5lt@btinternet.com
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CIRCLES OF SUPPORT
Last Updated: 09.06.2010 |
CIRCLES OF SUPPORT is a project in the Essex area that aims to provide individually tailored personal support for young people aged between 15 and 20 with a learning disability, as they make the journey through the difficult transition between school and adult life. A client will be supported by roughly 6 peer group volunteers and a paid mentor will assist them in overcoming the challenges that they face and gaining access to the opportunities that are available to them. The Circles of Support project covers the Braintree and Chelmsford areas.
contact: Paula Donohoe
address: Circles of Support, Moulsham Mill, Parkway, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7PX
telephone: 01245 608206
website: www.interact.org.uk
email: paula.donohoe@interact.org.uk
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OUT & ABOUT
Last Updated: 10.06.2010 |
OUT & ABOUT is a charity which enables disabled children and young people aged 5 to 18 (25 with direct payments) access to everyday leisure activities throughout the east of England. Out & About supports children and young people in a full range of activities including various sports, cinema trips, bowling, bell ringing, swimming, cooking and afterschool and holiday clubs. Parents can make contact directly for a referral form.
address: Out & About, 1 George Williams Way, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2JS
telephone: 01473 839240
website: www.oaa.co.uk
email: info@oaa.co.uk
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THE GATES (Gardening Project)
Last Updated: 09.02.2010 |
THE GATES is a new inclusion project supporting the growth of community inclusion for adults with learning disabilities. The aim of The Gates is to support people who may need some extra help to get involved, to build an inclusive gardening and horticulture community, based at the London Road Cemetery in Brentwood. It is a project supported by Frontline Partnership.
contact: Mary Yiannoullou
telephone: 01277 226144
website: www.frontlinepartnership.org
email: enquiries@frontlinepartnership.org
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THEATRE RESOURCE
Last Updated: 10.06.2010 |
THEATRE RESOURCE is a professional arts organisation, working as a catalyst to inspire, empower and connect groups and individuals through high quality arts work. The company specialises in arts in health, social care and disability related work.
contact: Sonia Cakebread
address: Theatre Resource, Great Stony, Chipping Ongar, Essex, CM5 0AD
telephone: 01277 365626
textphone: 01277 365003
fax: 01277 365003
website: www.theatre-resource.org.uk
email: info@theatre-resource.org.uk
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YOUTH PLUS
Last Updated: 10.06.2010 |
YOUTH PLUS is a voluntary social group established for young people aged between 14 and 25 years with learning disabilities or no disabilities to develop a circle of friends and to be able to access social activities in the community. The group has a quarterly calendar of community based activities, initiated by members for members who also meet weekly at Ongar Youth Centre to socialise.
contact: Brenda Rugeley
address: Youth Plus, 39 Woodland Way, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9EP
telephone: 01277 363307
fax: 01277 363307
website: www.youthplus.net
email: brendarugeley@talktalk.net
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| TRANSITION - TRAVEL |
TRAVEL TRAINING
Last Updated: 15.06.2010 |
TRAVEL TRAINING is designed to help people get more from life by giving them the confidence to travel independently. Trainers will accompany trainees on their journeys, providing encouragement and guidance to those clients who have behavioural difficulties, physical difficulties or additional needs to enable them to use public transport services. They can help prepare participants for travel on any specific journey – perhaps to work, school, further education or a training opportunity and help is also available on walking routes. Travel Training is by referral only.
address: Essex Travel Training, PO Box 4261, County Hall, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1GS
telephone: 01245 437767
fax: 01245 434819
website: www.travel-training.co.uk
email: traveltraining@essex.gov.uk
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| Useful Websites |
| www.learningdifficulties.com - Directory for people with learning difficulties |
| www.opportunities.org.uk - Employment opportunities for people with disabilities |
| www.ilf.org.uk - Independent Living Fund |
| www.in-control.org.uk - Self Directed Support |
| www.hft.org.uk - Support for people with learning disabilities |
| www.handsoffmyplan.co.uk - Person Centred Planning |
| www.myfuturechoices.org.uk - Transition Information Network |
| www.estconnexions.co.uk/page/25751 - Guide for Students with Disabilities Entering Higher Education |
| www.dhcarenetworks.org.uk/personalisation - The Personalisation Network |
| www.dimensions-uk.org - Supporting people with learning disabilities and autism |
| www.transitionsupportprogramme.org.uk - National Transition Support Team |
| www.snivelandshirek.com - Helping young people to understand and manage their feelings |
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