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A-LIST FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
Last Updated: 09.03.2010
ADD/ADHD |
A-LIST FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP is for families with children with autistic spectrum disorders, ADHD and ADD aged 4 to 12 years. The aim is to provide a safe place for children to socialise and play and also give parents support, advice on benefits and education, and an opportunity to share thoughts with others. The group meets on alternate Saturday afternoons from 12noon to 2pm at 6th Colchester Scout Hall, Collingwood Road, Colchester.
telephone: 07790 085364
email: sharon.cox21@btinternet.com
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A-LIST FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
Last Updated: 08.03.2010
AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS |
A-LIST FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP is for families with children with autistic spectrum disorders, ADHD and ADD aged 4 to 12 years. The aim is to provide a safe place for children to socialise and play and also give parents support, advice on benefits and education, and an opportunity to share thoughts with others. The group meets on alternate Saturday afternoons from 12noon to 2pm at 6th Colchester Scout Hall, Collingwood Road, Colchester.
telephone: 07790 085364
email: sharon.cox21@btinternet.com
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AA TRAVEL INFORMATION
Last Updated: 11.02.2010
TRAVEL |
AA TRAVEL INFORMATION produces the 'AA Disabled Traveller's Guide' free to members and the AA Disability Helpline provides information to assist with motoring in the UK or overseas and car adaptations. AA membership is available at discounted rates to blue badge holders.
helpline: 0800 262050
website: www.theaa.com
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ABBEYWOOD CHILDREN'S CENTRE
Last Updated: 19.05.2010
CHILDREN'S CENTRES - EPPING FOREST |
ABBEYWOOD CHILDREN'S CENTRE
address: Waltham Abbey Library, 37 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EL
telephone: 020 8522 3207
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ABBOTS HALL CHILDREN'S CENTRE
Last Updated: 20.05.2010
CHILDREN'S CENTRES - THURROCK |
ABBOTS HALL CHILDREN'S CENTRE
address: Abbots Drive, Stanford
telephone: 01375 677294
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ABILITYNET
Last Updated: 03.02.2010
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT |
ABILITYNET is a national charity whose aim is to make the benefits of using computers available to disabled children and adults. Through its network of centres, AbilityNet provides specialist help for people with a disability to enable them to use a computer at home, in education or in employment. A helpline is available from 9am to 5pm each weekday, but is closed for lunch from 12:30pm to 1:30pm daily. A series of courses and workshops are run on the potential of computers to empower disabled people, and professionals in health, education and special needs.
address: AbilityNet, PO Box 94, Warwick, CV34 5WS
helpline: 0800 269545
telephone: 01926 312847
fax: 01926 407425
website: www.abilitynet.org.uk
email: enquiries@abilitynet.org.uk
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ABLE MAGAZINE
Last Updated: 12.05.2010
NATIONAL SUPPORT |
ABLE MAGAZINE is a bi-monthly magazine covering local and national issues, which has inspired its own website for easy access to useful information on disability in the UK today. Please also see www.youngandable.co.uk for another online magazine, aimed specifically at younger people living with a disability.
telephone: 0141 419 0044
website: www.ablemagazine.co.uk
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ACCESS FORUM
Last Updated: 26.11.2009
ESSEX SUPPORT |
ACCESS FORUM has fourteen local groups across the county. Their function is to promote the adoption of "Barrier Free Design" so as to create environments which are accessible, and can be used by everyone. If you have a problem with access to a building in your area, your local group may be able to take up the issue with the Local Authority. The Essex Access Forum also concentrates on county issues such as parking on pavements etc.
contact: Peter Whitehead
telephone: 01376 325144
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ACCESS TRAVEL (LANCS) LTD
Last Updated: 04.02.2010
HOLIDAYS |
ACCESS TRAVEL (LANCS) LTD is a tour operator specialising in holidays abroad for wheelchair users.
address: Access Travel (LANCS) Ltd., 6 The Hillock, Astley, Manchester, M29 7GW
telephone: 01942 888844
fax: 01942 891811
website: www.access-travel.co.uk
email: office@access-travel.co.uk
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ACCURO (formerly Harlow Shared Care)
Last Updated: 17.12.2009
SHORT BREAKS |
ACCURO (formerly Harlow Shared Care) provides a range of services for children and adults with a disability and gives support to their families who live in the West Essex area. Current services include: shared care service, family support workers, summer holiday scheme, under 19s social and leisure project, Saturday play club and a parenting support project.
contact: Alison McKeown
additional contact 1: Caroline Pringle
address: Accuro, Unit 1, Hastingwood Business Centre, Willow Place, Hastingwood, Harlow, Essex, CM17 9JH
telephone: 01279 433117 or 01279 433667
fax: 01279 433667
email: enquiries@accuro.org.uk
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ACCURO (UTTLESFORD)
Last Updated: 11.02.2010
ESSEX SUPPORT |
ACCURO (Uttlesford) provides short breaks and leisure activities in the Uttlesford area. Accuro also offers support, information, school holiday support, baby/child sitting, Saturday Play Club (5 to 14 years) and youth activity clubs.
contact: Suzanne McLoughlin
address: ACCURO, Unit 1, Hastingwood Business Centre, Willow Place, Hastingwood, CM17 9JH, Harlow, Essex, 17 9JH
telephone: 01279 433667
email: enquiries@accuro.org.uk
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ACCURO (UTTLESFORD)
Last Updated: 11.02.2010
SHORT BREAKS |
ACCURO is a support group in the Uttlesford area, which offers short breaks and leisure activities for children and adults. See Essex Support section for details.
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ACCURO (UTTLESFORD)
Last Updated: 11.02.2010
SPORT & LEISURE ACTIVITIES - LOCAL ORGANISATIONS - ESSEX |
ACCURO is a support group in the Uttlesford area, which offers leisure activities for children and adults. See Essex Support section for details.
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ACE (Advisory Centre for Education)
Last Updated: 23.10.2009
EDUCATION SERVICES - ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT |
ACE (Advisory Centre for Education) is a national charity that gives free, confidential and impartial advice to parents of school age children who are having problems in school. This includes admissions, exclusions, special educational needs and bullying. ACE runs a general advice line every weekday 10am to 5pm. There is also an advice line for parents whose children have been excluded from school on 0808 800 0327 and an exclusion information line on 020 7704 9822.
address: ACE, Unit 1c, Aberdeen Studios, 22 Highbury Grove, London, N5 2DQ
helpline: 0808 800 5793 (general advice)
telephone: 020 7704 3370
fax: 020 7354 9069
website: www.ace-ed.org.uk
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ACE CENTRE ADVISORY TRUST
Last Updated: 19.03.2010
SPEECH & LANGUAGE/COMMUNICATION |
ACE CENTRE ADVISORY TRUST is an independent charity whose role is to be a centre of information, support and training for parents and professionals in the use of technology for young people in education, who have communication difficulties both in speaking and/or in writing. The Oxford ACE Centre offers a wide variety of services, including in-depth individual assessments, information, specialist training for parents and professionals and assistive software.
address: ACE Centre Advisory Trust, 92 Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7DR
telephone: 01865 759800
fax: 01865 759810
website: www.ace-centre.org.uk
email: info@ace-centre.org.uk
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ACHIEVE A DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD
Last Updated: 03.06.2010
SPORT & LEISURE ACTIVITIES - LOCAL ORGANISATIONS - SOUTHEND |
ACHIEVE A DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD with the Connexions Youth Service. Club Inclusion provides the opportunity with higher level support to enable young people with disabilities to participate and gain their D of E Bronze Award. The course will include evening activities and three weekends away (2 days, 1 night). There will be experienced carers with the Youth Workers and non-disabled volunteers who will be doing their silver D of E award.
contact: Rob Pittaway
telephone: 01702 293780
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ACORN CHILDREN'S CENTRE
Last Updated: 19.05.2010
CHILDREN'S CENTRES - BRAINTREE |
ACORN CHILDREN'S CENTRE
address: Holy Trinity School, Beridge Road, Halstead, CO9 1JH
telephone: 01787 477162
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ACT (Aid for Children with Tracheostomies)
Last Updated: 29.03.2010
OTHER CONDITIONS OR DIFFICULTIES - TRACHEOSTOMY |
ACT is the leading national organisation for children with tracheostomies. ACT is run by parents of children with a tracheostomy and by people who sympathise with the needs of such families. ACT links groups and individual members throughout Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is a support group for parents, but also holds medical seminars aimed at professionals.
contact: Mary Pearson
address: ACT, 26 Pembroke Place, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4AT
telephone: 01245 351702
website: www.actfortrachykids.com
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ACT (Association for Children's Palliative Care)
Last Updated: 03.12.2009
OTHER CONDITIONS OR DIFFICULTIES - LIFE THREATENING CONDITIONS |
ACT (Association for Children's Palliative Care) provides a national resource for parents and professionals caring for children with life-threatening or terminal conditions. ACT provides information on available services both in the statutory and voluntary sectors and also campaigns on behalf of affected children and families to improve care provision and highlight their special needs. There is also a website for families at www.act4families.org.uk
contact: Lizzi Chambers
address: ACT, Brunswick Court, Brunswick Square, Bristol, BS2 8PE
helpline: 0845 108 2201
telephone: 01179 166422
fax: 0117 916 6430
website: www.act.org.uk
email: info@act.org.uk
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ACTION AGAINST ALLERGY
Last Updated: 12.11.2009
OTHER CONDITIONS OR DIFFICULTIES - ALLERGY |
ACTION AGAINST ALLERGY helps those suffering from any kind of allergy. Its aims are to advance understanding, awareness and recognition of allergic medical conditions, allergy related illness, and the actions needed for research, diagnosis and treatment. AAA offers an information service that includes a database of specialist doctors, allergy specialists and dieticians.
address: Action Against Allergy, PO Box 278, Twickenham, TW1 4QQ
telephone: 020 8892 2711
website: www.actionagainstallergy.co.uk
email: AAA@actionagainstallergy.freeserve.co.uk
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ACTION FOR FAMILIES AND CARERS
Last Updated: 29.03.2010
ESSEX SUPPORT |
ACTION FOR FAMILIES AND CARERS is part of the Princess Royal Trust network. The Centre provides information, advice and support for carers aged 8 and over.
address: ACTION FOR FAMILIES AND CARERS, Brickhouse Farm Community Centre, Poulton Close, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6NG
telephone: 01621 851640
fax: 01621 874817
email: info@asfc.org.uk
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ACTION FOR KIDS CHARITABLE TRUST
Last Updated: 08.03.2010
EQUIPMENT - ADVICE AND SUPPORT |
ACTION FOR KIDS CHARITABLE TRUST purchases mobility equipment for young disabled people and provides it to beneficiaries on permanent loan. Action for Kids retains ownership of the equipment and pays for all maintenance costs during its lifetime. A Work Experience Programme is offered for young people between the ages of 14 to 26 years and provides valuable work experience in an integrated environment in the London Boroughs.
contact: Sally Bishop
address: Ability House, 15A Tottenham Lane, Hornsey, London, N8 9DJ
helpline: 0845 300 0237
telephone: 020 8347 8111
fax: 020 8347 3482
website: www.actionforkids.org
email: info@actionforkids.org
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ACTION FOR ME
Last Updated: 29.03.2010
OTHER CONDITIONS OR DIFFICULTIES - MYALGIC ENCEPHALOMYELITIS |
ACTION FOR ME is a national charity that provides support and advice to sufferers of ME and their families and also campaigns to improve the lives of people with ME in the UK. For a free enquiry pack and details of their children's pack, send a large stamped addressed envelope.
address: Action for ME, 3rd Floor, Canningford House, 38 Victoria Street, Bristol, BS1 6BY
helpline: 0845 123 2314
telephone: 0845 1232 380 or 0117 927 9551
fax: 0117 927 9552
website: www.afme.org.uk
email: admin@afme.org.Uk
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ACTION FOR SICK CHILDREN
Last Updated: 04.01.2010
NATIONAL SUPPORT |
ACTION FOR SICK CHILDREN aims to join parents and professionals in promoting high quality care for children in hospital and at home. Services include information, publications, research and a branch network which offers advice and support. The helpline is open from Monday to Thursday 10am to 4pm only. For the Mid-Essex Branch contact Betty Perry, 01245 263925.
additional contact 1: Sue Savva
address: Action for Sick Children, 32b Buxton Road, High Lane, Stockport, SK6 8BH
helpline: 0800 074 4519
telephone: 01663 763004
website: www.actionforsickchildren.org
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ACTIVENTURE
Last Updated: 05.03.2010
HOLIDAYS |
ACTIVENTURE is a holiday and respite scheme for young people between 8 and 18 years old with disabilities or special needs. Activity holidays are held at two purpose built outdoor activity centres, Hindleap Warren in East Sussex and Amersham in Buckinghamshire.
address: Activenture, Wych Cross, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5JS
telephone: 01342 828215
website: www.activenture.org
email: admin@hindleap.com
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ADAPT-IT
Last Updated: 19.11.2009
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT |
ADAPT-IT caters specifically for the computer needs of adults and children with varying disabilities including learning difficulties, mobility problems, dyslexia and visual impairment. Assessments, training and support are also available.
Showrooms available in Borehamwood and Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire.
contact: Martyn Slyper
address: Adapt-IT, Churchill House, Stirling Way, Borehamwood, Herts, WD6 2HP
telephone: 0845 644 1712
fax: 0845 644 1742
website: www.adapt-it.org.uk
email: info@adapt-it.org.uk
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ADD+UP
Last Updated: 04.02.2010
ADD/ADHD |
ADD+UP is a local support group for families of children with ADD or ADHD in Essex, Barking, Dagenham and Havering. ADD+UP is open weekdays 10am to 4pm, except for Wednesdays. Members are issued with a regular newsletter detailing information and dates of meetings.
contact: Sheila Keeling
additional contact 1: Sheila Keeling 01708 703382
address: ADD+UP, 59 Billet Lane, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 1AX
telephone: 01708 454040
fax: 01708 469445
website: www.addup.co.uk
email: addup@addup.co.uk
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ADDING SUPPORT
Last Updated: 25.08.2010
ADD/ADHD |
ADDING SUPPORT is a voluntary self-help group providing information and support for the families and carers of children with ADHD and co-morbid conditions. The group aims to provide support and information regarding the many issues surrounding ADD/ADHD including education, medical and behaviour. The group meets every second Wednesday evening at Great Oaks Clinic, Basildon from 7.15pm to 9.30pm and also at Partyman World, Basildon on their SEN Evenings, which are on the last Thursday of every month.
contact: Jane Bollen
additional contact 1: Penny Osbourne
telephone: 07761 087862
website: www.addingsupport.org
email: info@addingsupport.org
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ADDISS (The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service)
Last Updated: 03.02.2010
ADD/ADHD |
ADDISS (The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service) provides information, training and support for parents, individuals and professionals in the fields of ADHD and related learning and behavioural difficulties. ADDISS holds details of local and national support groups and services; offers a specialist bookshop; holds conferences; and convenes many practical workshops and training events on ADHD around the UK.
address: ADDISS, PO Box 340, Edgware, London, HA8 9HL
telephone: 020 8952 2800
fax: 020 8952 2909
website: www.addiss.co.uk
email: info@addiss.co.uk
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ADHD UNITED
Last Updated: 14.06.2010
ADD/ADHD |
ADHD UNITED is a Southend based support group for parents and carers of children and young people with ADHD, ADD and associated conditions. The primary aim is to support all those involved in the care of children and young people with ADHD/ADD be they parents, carers, school staff, social or health care staff, in the hope of improving the opportunities afforded to these children. ADHD United holds monthly coffee mornings at The St Christopher School, Leigh-on-Sea, which are open for all to attend. New members are welcomed and there is no charge for attending.
telephone: 07982 462097
website: www.adhdunited.co.uk
email: adhdunited@yahoo.co.uk
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ADHD/ADD CHELMSFORD SUPPORT GROUP
Last Updated: 04.02.2010
ADD/ADHD |
ADHD/ADD CHELMSFORD SUPPORT GROUP is for families who have a child with ADD or ADHD in Chelmsford and the surrounding area.
contact: Kim Devenish
telephone: 01245 250044
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ADOPTION UK
Last Updated: 31.03.2010
NATIONAL SUPPORT |
Adoption UK helps to make adoptions work and promotes loving and supportive relationships between children and their adoptive families. It provides independent support, information and advice on good practice to all concerned with adoption. In particular, it offers a wealth of relevant experience from generations of adoptive families to prospective and established adopters and to all those who work with them. It has numerous publications and training workshops to help parents living with traumatised children.
address: Adoption UK, Linden House, 55 The Green, South Bar Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9AB
helpline: 0844 848 7900
telephone: 01295 752245
fax: 01295 752241
website: www.adoptionuk.org
email: admin@adoptionuk.org.uk
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ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING
Last Updated: 16.02.2010
EDUCATION SERVICES - ADULT COMMUNITY COLLEGES |
ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING offers hundreds of courses and training programmes across Essex.
address: Adult Community Learning, PO Box 47, County Hall, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6WN
helpline: 0845 603 7635
website: www.essexcc.gov.uk/acl
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ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING - BASILDON
Last Updated: 16.02.2010
EDUCATION SERVICES - ADULT COMMUNITY COLLEGES |
ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING - BASILDON
telephone: 01268 520599
fax: 01268 524362
email: lifelong.learningsouth@essex.gov.uk
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ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING - BRAINTREE
Last Updated: 16.02.2010
EDUCATION SERVICES - ADULT COMMUNITY COLLEGES |
ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING - BRAINTREE
telephone: 01376 516533
fax: 01376 534799
email: lifelong.learningcentral@essex.gov.uk
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ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING - BRENTWOOD
Last Updated: 16.02.2010
EDUCATION SERVICES - ADULT COMMUNITY COLLEGES |
ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING - BRENTWOOD - Bishops Hill Adult Community College
telephone: 01277 218593
fax: 01277 230471
email: lifelong.learningwest@essex.gov.uk
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ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING - CASTLE POINT
Last Updated: 16.02.2010
EDUCATION SERVICES - ADULT COMMUNITY COLLEGES |
ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING - CASTLE POINT
telephone: 01702 544900
fax: 01702 541293
email: lifelong.learningsouth@essex.gov.uk
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ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING - CHELMSFORD
Last Updated: 16.02.2010
EDUCATION SERVICES - ADULT COMMUNITY COLLEGES |
ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING - CHELMSFORD
telephone: 01245 494129
fax: 01245 494364
email: lifelong.learningcentral@essex.gov.uk
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ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING - COLCHESTER
Last Updated: 16.02.2010
EDUCATION SERVICES - ADULT COMMUNITY COLLEGES |
ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING - COLCHESTER
telephone: 01206 542242
fax: 01206 574853
email: lifelong.learningnortheast@essex.gov.uk
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ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING - EPPING/ONGAR
Last Updated: 16.02.2010
EDUCATION SERVICES - ADULT COMMUNITY COLLEGES |
ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING - EPPING/ONGAR
telephone: 01277 364924
fax: 01277 364075
email: lifelong.learningwest@essex.gov.uk
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ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING - HARLOW
Last Updated: 16.02.2010
EDUCATION SERVICES - ADULT COMMUNITY COLLEGES |
ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING - HARLOW
telephone: 01279 427711
fax: 01279 770880
email: lifelong.learningwest@essex.gov.uk
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ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING - MALDON
Last Updated: 16.02.2010
EDUCATION SERVICES - ADULT COMMUNITY COLLEGES |
ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING - MALDON
telephone: 01621 853337
fax: 01621 850286
email: lifelong.learningcentral@essex.gov.uk
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ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING - ROCHFORD
Last Updated: 16.02.2010
EDUCATION SERVICES - ADULT COMMUNITY COLLEGES |
ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING - ROCHFORD
telephone: 01702 544900
fax: 01702 541293
email: lifelong.learningsouth@essex.gov.uk
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ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING - TENDRING
Last Updated: 16.02.2010
EDUCATION SERVICES - ADULT COMMUNITY COLLEGES |
ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING - TENDRING for Tendring district, Clacton, Harwich and Frinton-On-Sea.
telephone: 01255 424151
fax: 01255 436765
email: lifelong.learningnortheast@essex.gov.uk
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ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING - UTTLESFORD
Last Updated: 16.02.2010
EDUCATION SERVICES - ADULT COMMUNITY COLLEGES |
ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING - UTTLESFORD
telephone: 01371 830245
fax: 01371 830153
email: lifelong.learningwest@essex.gov.uk
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ADULT DYSLEXIA ORGANISATION (ADO)
Last Updated: 01.04.2010
DYSLEXIA |
ADULT DYSLEXIA ORGANISATION (ADO) is a charity run by people with dyslexia for adults with dyslexia and all those concerned with them. ADO is supported in its work by a wide range of consultants. ADO advises, supports and empowers dyslexic adults, seeks to raise awareness of dyslexia and provides training and development. The helpline is open on Tues, Weds & Thurs 10.30am to 4.30pm.
address: Adult Dyslexia Organisation, Secker House, Minet Road, Loughborough Estate, London, SW9 7TP
helpline: 020 7924 9559
telephone: 020 7207 3911
fax: 020 7207 7796
website: www.adult-dyslexia.org
email: dyslexiahq@dial.pipex.com
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AFASIC
Last Updated: 22.03.2010
SPEECH & LANGUAGE/COMMUNICATION |
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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AFASIC
Last Updated: 10.06.2010
TRANSITION - SPEECH & LANGUAGE/COMMUNICATION |
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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ALADDIN'S CAVE
Last Updated: 30.11.2009
EQUIPMENT - TOYS/LEISURE |
ALADDIN’S CAVE is a resource centre for people with special needs. As a parent, carer or someone working with people with special needs, you are eligible to join Aladdin’s Cave. Resources including sensory equipment, musical instruments, portable ball pools and story sacks may be selected from a catalogue or by visiting the library.
address: Aladdin's Cave, Beacon Hill School, Erriff Drive, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 5AY
telephone: 01708 852006
website: www.beaconhill.thurrock.sch.uk
email: aladdinscave@beaconhill.thurrock.sch.uk
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ALBINISM FELLOWSHIP
Last Updated: 29.03.2010
OTHER CONDITIONS OR DIFFICULTIES - ALBINISM |
ALBINISM FELLOWSHIP is a voluntary organisation that provides advice and support to people with albinism, their families and professionals who help them.
address: Albinism Fellowship, PO Box 77, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 5GN
telephone: 01282 771900
website: www.albinism.org.uk
email: info@albinism.org.uk
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ALL ABOUT CHILDREN'S CENTRE
Last Updated: 19.05.2010
CHILDREN'S CENTRES - BASILDON |
ALL ABOUT CHILDREN'S CENTRE
address: c/o James Hornsby High School, Leinster Road, Laindon, SS15 5NX
telephone: 01268 418523
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ALLERGY UK
Last Updated: 15.12.2009
OTHER CONDITIONS OR DIFFICULTIES - ALLERGY |
ALLERGY UK exists to provide information, advice and support to allergy sufferers and their carers. It is a national charity and aims to increase understanding and awareness of allergy, help sufferers overcome the effects and raises funds for allergy-related research projects.
address: Allergy UK, 3 White Oak Square, London Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7AG
telephone: 01322 619898
fax: 01322 663480
website: www.allergyuk.org
email: info@allergyuk.org
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ALLIANCE FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
Last Updated: 25.11.2009
EDUCATION SERVICES - ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT |
ALLIANCE FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION is a national network of individuals, families and groups who work together to help change the education system. The changes they wish to bring about are based on the conviction that all young people need to be educated in a single mainstream education system, which can support all young people to learn, play and live with each other.
contact: Tara Flood
address: Alliance for Inclusive Education, 336 Brixton Road, London, SW9 7AA
telephone: 020 7737 6030
website: www.allfie.org.uk
email: info@allfie.org.uk
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ALLIED HEALTHCARE
Last Updated: 04.01.2010
SHORT BREAKS |
ALLIED HEALTHCARE specialises in enabling personal independence in the home through the provision of a wide range of services including personal and nursing care, live-in and 24 hour care, convalescent care and short breaks. This is a nationwide service with local branches in Basildon, Harlow, Colchester and Southend.
telephone: 0800 587 7999
website: www.alliedhealthcare.com
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ANCHOR STAYING PUT
Last Updated: 11.02.2010
ESSEX SUPPORT |
ANCHOR STAYING PUT is a not-for-profit home improvement agency run in partnership with Brentwood Borough Council. The agency helps older and disabled home owners or home owners who are parents of children with a disability living within the borough, with repairs, improvements and adaptations to property to enable individuals to 'stay put' in the community in comfort and safety. Anchor Staying Put also offers advice on entitlement to and obtaining financial help.
address: Anchor Staying Put, 1-2 Seven Arches Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4JG
telephone: 01277 262646
fax: 01277 234796
email: stayingput.brentwood@anchor.org.uk
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ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
Last Updated: 16.02.2010
EDUCATION SERVICES - UNIVERSITIES IN ESSEX |
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY, Chelmsford
telephone: 01245 493131
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ANXIETY ALLIANCE
Last Updated: 19.03.2010
OTHER CONDITIONS OR DIFFICULTIES - ANXIETY DISORDERS |
ANXIETY ALLIANCE offers support via telephone and online self-help groups to overcome anxiety problems such as phobias, panic attacks, general anxiety, tranquilliser and anti-depressant withdrawal and obsessive compulsive disorder.
telephone: 0845 296 7877
website: www.anxietyalliance.org.uk
email: shanxietyalliance@tiscali.co.uk
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ANXIETY CARE
Last Updated: 26.02.2010
OTHER CONDITIONS OR DIFFICULTIES - ANXIETY DISORDERS |
ANXIETY CARE is a charity specialising in helping people with an anxiety disorder. Anxiety Care's local services include face-to-face counselling, mutual support and recovery groups, a confidence building group and home visiting by trained self-help assistants. Outside the area, support is offered via the helpline, email, online chat-room groups and an online recovery service.
address: Anxiety Care, Cardinal Heenan Centre, 326 High Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 1QP
helpline: 020 8478 3400
telephone: 020 8262 8891/2
website: www.anxietycare.org.uk
email: office.co-ordinator@anxietycare.org.uk
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ANXIETY UK
Last Updated: 19.03.2010
OTHER CONDITIONS OR DIFFICULTIES - ANXIETY DISORDERS |
ANXIETY UK is a user led, national registered charity formed 30 years ago by a sufferer of agoraphobia for those affected by anxiety disorders. The primary aim is to promote the relief and rehabilitation of persons suffering with anxiety disorders through information, resources and the provision of self-help services.
address: National Phobics Society, Zion Community Resource Centre, 339 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 4ZY
telephone: 0844 477 5774
fax: 0161 226 7727
website: www.anxietyuk.org.uk
email: info@anxietyuk.org.uk
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APPLIED BEHAVIOURAL ANALYSIS & LANGUAGE THERAPIST
Last Updated: 01.07.2010
TRANSITION - AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS |
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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APPLIED BEHAVIOURAL ANALYSIS & LANGUAGE THERAPY
Last Updated: 17.11.2009
AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS |
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.
contact: Jan Duffy
address: Applied Behavioural Analysis Therapy, Jubilee House, 3 The Drive, Great Warley, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3FR
telephone: 01708 441110
mobile: 07774 592711
email: johnandjan.duffy@virgin.net
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AQUACESS
Last Updated: 26.03.2010
SPORT & LEISURE ACTIVITIES - LOCAL ORGANISATIONS - BRENTWOOD |
AQUACESS is a swimming club for disabled children and adults which takes place every Sunday from 3pm to 4.15pm at the Brentwood Centre, Doddinghurst Road. Adults and children, swimmers and non-swimmers are welcome. Hoists are available to enable easy access to both pools.
contact: Alison Heales
telephone: 01277 352891
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ARC (Antenatal Results & Choices)
Last Updated: 30.11.2009
NATIONAL SUPPORT |
ARC (Antenatal Results & Choices) believes that all parents have the right to make fully informed decisions about participating in antenatal screening programmes and, should foetal abnormality be diagnosed, to make their own decisions about the pregnancy. ARC offers a national helpline providing parents with access to confidential information and offers continued support to the parents whatever decision they make about the future of the pregnancy.
address: ARC, 73 Charlotte Street, London, W1T 4PN
helpline: 020 7631 0285
telephone: 020 7631 0280
fax: 020 7631 0280
website: www.arc-uk.org
email: info@arc-uk.org
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ARCOS (The Association for Rehabilitation of Communication & Oral Skills)
Last Updated: 22.03.2010
SPEECH & LANGUAGE/COMMUNICATION |
ARCOS (The Association for Rehabilitation of Communication & Oral Skills) is a national charity based in Malvern, whose overall aim is to provide a multidisciplinary service for children and adults with communication and swallowing problems. ARCOS provides independent assessments, specialised speech and language therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, information and advice, training courses, and a loan/rental library of specialist equipment.
address: ARCOS, Whitbourne Lodge, 137 Church Street, Malvern, Worcs, WR14 2AN
helpline: 0845 122 8697
telephone: 01684 576795
fax: 01684 576895
website: www.arcos.org.uk
email: arcos@globalnet.co.uk
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ART THERAPY
Last Updated: 20.01.2010
THERAPIES, APPROACHES & NUTRITION - OTHER APPROACHES AND THERAPIES |
ART THERAPY is a psychological and psychotherapeutic treatment that utilises art materials and the processes involved in making art. Art therapists are state registered professionals who have undertaken postgraduate training.
address: The British Association of Art Therapists, 24-27 White Lion Street, London, N1 9PD
telephone: 020 7686 4216
fax: 020 7837 7945
website: www.baat.org
email: info@baat.org
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ARTHRITIS CARE
Last Updated: 19.03.2010
OTHER CONDITIONS OR DIFFICULTIES - ARTHRITIS |
ARTHRITIS CARE is an organisation offering support and local courses for all people with arthritis. The local branches give people the opportunity to meet each other, share experiences and to join in a wide range of activities. The main helpline is open 10am to 4pm weekdays. The Source Helpline (for young people under 26 with arthritis) 0808 808 2000 is open 10am to 4pm weekdays.
address: Arthritis Care, 18 Stephenson Way, London, NW1 2HD
helpline: 0800 800 4050
telephone: 020 7380 6500
fax: 020 7380 6505
website: www.arthritiscare.org.uk
email: helplines@arthritiscare.org.uk
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ASAP (Asperger Syndrome Adults & Parents)
Last Updated: 19.05.2010
AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS |
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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ASAP (Asperger Syndrome Adults & Parents)
Last Updated: 09.06.2010
TRANSITION - AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS |
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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ASBAH (Association for Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus)
Last Updated: 15.12.2009
OTHER CONDITIONS OR DIFFICULTIES - SPINA BIFIDA &/OR HYDROCEPHALUS |
ASBAH (Association for Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus) provides advice and practical support to people with these disabilities and their families and carers, through a network of professional and specialist advisers.
address: ASBAH, ASBAH House, 42 Park Road, Peterborough, PE1 2UQ
helpline: 0845 450 7755
telephone: 01733 555988
fax: 01733 555985
website: www.asbah.org
email: info@asbah.org
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ASD THERAPY
Last Updated: 18.11.2009
AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS |
ASD THERAPY - David Moat is an experienced practitioner in autism and Asperger syndrome and delivers training, advice, psychotherapy and hypnotherapy services for individuals with autistic spectrum disorders and their families and carers. David also organises Asperger syndrome seminars around the UK and Eastern Europe.
contact: David Moat
address: The Therapy Room, 25 Oxford Road, Cambridge, Essex, CB4 3PH
telephone: 01223 315 400
mobile: 07734 420997
fax: 0870 836 2218
website: www.asdtherapy.co.uk
email: david@asdtherapy.co.uk
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ASHFIELD SPECIAL NEEDS
Last Updated: 17.05.2010
EQUIPMENT - TRIKES AND BIKES SUPPLIERS |
ASHFIELD SPECIAL NEEDS specialises in cycling and sensory equipment. They have over 30 years of experience and can offer many cycling ranges including Tomcat children's trikes, Van-Raam and Roam. They're inclusive, fun and for all ages and disabilities, be it side-by-sides, individual trikes, wheelchair trikes or even wheelchair transporters. Ashfield Special Needs also imports sensory equipment from Barry Emons, who has over 20 years of experience and expertise in this field.
contact: Anne and David Cumming
address: Ashfield House, School Road, St John Fen End, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 7SJ
telephone: 01945 880178
fax: 01945 880171
website: www.ashfieldspecialneeds.co.uk
email: info@ashfieldspecialneeds.co.uk
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ASK VERA (Very Easy Read Associates)
Last Updated: 30.03.2010
ADVOCACY |
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
additional contact 1: Stuart Peacock - stuart@askvera.org
address: Ask VERA, Colbea Business Centre, 1 George Williams Way, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2JS
telephone: 01206 769477
fax: 01206 767139
website: www.askvera.org
email: vicky@askvera.org
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ASK VERA (Very Easy Read Associates)
Last Updated: 30.03.2010
NATIONAL SUPPORT |
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
additional contact 1: Stuart Peacock - stuart@askvera.org
address: ASK VERA, Colbea Business Centre, 1 George Williams Way, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2JS
telephone: 01206 769477
fax: 01206 767139
website: www.askvera.org
email: vicky@askvera.org
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ASK VERA (Very Easy Read Associates)
Last Updated: 09.06.2010
TRANSITION - ADVOCACY |
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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ASLTIP (The Association of Speech & Language Therapists in Independent Practice)
Last Updated: 22.03.2010
SPEECH & LANGUAGE/COMMUNICATION |
ASLTIP (The Association of Speech & Language Therapists in Independent Practice) provides independent speech and language therapy services throughout the UK. All therapists are registered members of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and state registered with the Health Professions Council.
address: ASLTIP, WSS Coleheath Bottom, Speen, Princes Risborough, Bucks, HP27 0SZ
telephone: 01494 488306 (answerphone service)
fax: 01494 488590
website: www.helpwithtalking.com
email: asltip@awdry.demon.co.uk
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ASPERGER EAST ANGLIA
Last Updated: 18.01.2010
AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS |
ASPERGER EAST ANGLIA is a registered charity working towards a comprehensive and integrated service for children and adults with Asperger syndrome. The charity offers drama/social skills groups for teenagers, training, counselling, educational outreach support and a Saturday social skills session for children.
address: Asperger East Anglia, The Charing Cross Centre, 17-19 St John Maddermarket, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1DN
telephone: 01603 620500
website: www.asperger.org.uk
email: info@asperger.org.uk
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ASPERGER UNITED
Last Updated: 04.01.2010
AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS |
ASPERGER UNITED is a free quarterly magazine written by and for adults (16+) on the autistic spectrum. The magazine includes articles from professionals, various contributions from the UK and overseas, personal accounts, a pen-pal page, poetry, artwork and short stories.
address: Asperger United, c/o NAS Publications, 393 City Road, London, EC1V 1NG
telephone: 020 7903 3542
fax: 020 7833 9666
website: www.autism.org.uk
email: asp.utd@nas.org.uk
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ASSERT (Angelman Syndrome Support Education & Research Trust)
Last Updated: 19.03.2010
OTHER CONDITIONS OR DIFFICULTIES - ANGELMAN SYNDROME |
ASSERT (Angelman Syndrome Support Education & Research Trust) supports families and carers with children, young people and adults with Angelman syndrome. Services include a quarterly newsletter, regional meetings and information sheets for families and professionals.
address: ASSERT, PO Box 4962, Nuneaton, CV11 9FD
telephone: 0300 999 0102
website: www.angelmanuk.org
email: info@angelmanuk.org
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ASSISTANCE TRAVEL SERVICE
Last Updated: 04.02.2010
HOLIDAYS |
ASSISTANCE TRAVEL SERVICE arranges worldwide holidays for families or small groups with disabled members.
address: Assistance Travel Service Ltd, ATS House, 1 Tank Lane, Purfleet, Essex, RM19 1TA
telephone: 01708 860514
mobile: 07810202429
fax: 01708 209316
website: www.assistedholidays.com
email: aatstravel@aol.com
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ASSOCIATION OF CHARITY OFFICERS
Last Updated: 31.03.2010
FINANCIAL SUPPORT - OTHER FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
THE ASSOCIATION OF CHARITY OFFICERS is the national umbrella body for charities that provide aid and advice to individuals in need. The Association's aim is to improve the effectiveness of charities by acting as a representative body, discussing changes in legislation and publishing reports on issues affecting clients. There is a free telephone service for those in need looking for charitable assistance.
address: The Association of Charity Officers, Five Ways, 57/59 Hatfield Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1HS
telephone: 01707 651777
fax: 01707 660477
website: www.aco.uk.net
email: info@aco.uk.net
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ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL MUSIC THERAPISTS (APMT)
Last Updated: 13.01.2010
THERAPIES, APPROACHES & NUTRITION - MUSIC THERAPY |
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL MUSIC THERAPISTS (APMT) can provide contact details of local registered therapists offering music therapy.
contact: Usha Aravinth
address: APMT, 24 - 27 White Lion Street, LONDON, N1 9PD
telephone: 020 7837 6100
fax: 020 7837 6142
website: www.apmt.org
email: APMToffice@aol.com
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ASSOCIATION OF REFLEXOLOGISTS
Last Updated: 30.03.2010
THERAPIES, APPROACHES & NUTRITION - REFLEXOLOGY |
ASSOCIATION OF REFLEXOLOGISTS has a register of 7,000 practitioners across the country and can also provide advice for people who want to know if reflexology is appropriate for them.
address: Association of Reflexologists, 5 Fore Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1HX
telephone: 01823 351010
fax: 01823 336646
website: www.aor.org.uk
email: info@aor.org.uk
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ASTHMA UK
Last Updated: 09.03.2010
OTHER CONDITIONS OR DIFFICULTIES - ASTHMA |
ASTHMA UK provides help and advice from asthma nurse specialists via its helpline and produces many publications and information resources. Asthma UK also arranges Kick Asthma Holidays for children and young people with asthma.
address: Asthma UK, Summit House, 70 Wilson Street, London, EC2A 2DB
helpline: 0800 121 6244
telephone: 020 7786 4900
fax: 020 7256 6075
website: www.asthma.org.uk
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ATTENTION FOR ME
Last Updated: 01.06.2010
ADD/ADHD |
ATTENTION FOR ME is aimed at giving parents of children in Thurrock with ADHD a break from the day to day stress. The organisation hopes to provide respite for parents by taking the children on weekend and day trips.
contact: Beverly Boase
address: Elgar Gardens, Tilbury, RM18 8LS
telephone: 07969 442086
email: bhugged@sky.com
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AUTISM ANGLIA (formerly The Essex Autistic Society)
Last Updated: 07.01.2010
AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS |
AUTISM ANGLIA (formerly The Essex Autistic Society) is a registered charity, which provides education and care for children and adults with autism and a Family Support Team who work across the region providing advice and support to families affected by autism. It is responsible for the running of Doucecroft School in Eight Ash Green, Colchester; Doucecroft FE Department in Kelvedon; Community Support housing; adult residential accommodation in Colchester and Dereham; and the Jigsaw Study Centre for adults in Colchester. A Clinical Psychology Team and Speech & Language Therapists are also available to service users.
address: Autism Anglia, Century House, Riverside Office Centre, North Station Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1RE
telephone: 01206 577678
fax: 01206 578581
website: www.autism-anglia.org.uk
email: info@autism-anglia.org.uk
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AUTISM CARE UK
Last Updated: 11.12.2009
AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS |
AUTISM CARE UK provides specialist care and development training for adults and adolescents with autism and Asperger syndrome. The extensive facilities in Lincolnshire provide a full range of residential, day-care and domiciliary services appropriate to the needs of the individual. Autism Care can offer impartial advice and guidance for families and professionals who are seeking the most appropriate care.
address: Autism Care UK, Heath Farm, Scopwick, Lincolnshire, LN4 3JD
telephone: 01526 322444
website: www.autismcareuk.com
email: info@autismcareuk.com
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AUTISM INDEPENDENT UK (formerly SFTAH)
Last Updated: 17.12.2009
AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS |
AUTISM INDEPENDENT UK (formerly SFTAH) exists to increase awareness of autism, together with well established and newly developed approaches in diagnosis, assessment, education and treatment to improve the quality of life for people with autism. Autism Independent UK produces a quarterly newsletter for professionals and parents and also operates a telephone helpline.
address: Autism Independent UK, 199-203 Blandford Avenue, Northants, NN16 9AT
telephone: 01536 523274
fax: 01536 523274
website: www.autismuk.com
email: autism@autismuk.co.uk
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AUTISM INITIATIVES UK
Last Updated: 18.01.2010
AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS |
AUTISM INITIATIVES UK aims to meet the needs of people with autism, their families and carers by providing a range of services which are personal, professional and innovative. Services include Peterhouse School for pupils and students aged 5 to 19 (including residential), outreach support in mainstream education, information resources and advice, accredited training, seminars and consultancy.
address: Autism Initiatives UK, 7 Chesterfield Road, Liverpool, L23 9XL
telephone: 0151 330 9500
fax: 0151 330 9501
website: www.autisminitiatives.org
email: headoffice@autisminitiatives.org
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AUTISM LONDON
Last Updated: 20.01.2010
AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS |
AUTISM LONDON provides support, advice and information to individuals, their families/carers and professionals affected by autism and Asperger syndrome living in the Greater London area. Autism London facilitates local support groups, offers training and education for professionals and accepts private and statutory referrals for advocacy support. The helpline is open 11am to 3pm weekdays.
address: Autism London, AS10 Rose Cottage, Aberdeen Centre, 22-24 Highbury Grove, Islington, London, N5 2EA
helpline: 0845 603 7954
website: www.autismlondon.org.uk
email: info@autismlondon.org.uk
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AUTISM UNRAVELLED
Last Updated: 02.02.2010
AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS |
AUTISM UNRAVELLED provides parents, carers and individuals with autistic spectrum disorders with up to date information on known current and theoretical research and treatments into autism.
contact: Brenda O'Reilly
address: Autism Unravelled, 3 Palmera Avenue, Calcot, Reading, RG31 7DZ
telephone: 0845 226 6510
fax: 01189 615967
website: www.autism-unravelled.org
email: info@autism-unravelled.org
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AVELEY CHILDREN'S CENTRE
Last Updated: 20.05.2010
CHILDREN'S CENTRES - THURROCK |
AVELEY CHILDREN'S CENTRE
address: Stifford Road, RM15 4AA
telephone: 01708 863954
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AvMA (Action against Medical Accidents)
Last Updated: 30.11.2009
LEGAL INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE |
AvMA (Action against Medical Accidents) provides support, medico legal advice, referrals to specialist solicitors and help through the NHS and private complaints process.
address: AvMA, 44 High Street, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1YB
helpline: 0845 123 2352
website: www.avma.org.uk
email: admin@avma.org.uk
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AYME (Association of Young People with Myalgic Encephalopathy)
Last Updated: 29.03.2010
OTHER CONDITIONS OR DIFFICULTIES - MYALGIC ENCEPHALOMYELITIS |
AYME (Association of Young People with Myalgic Encephalopathy) provides information, support and advice to children and young people with ME, their families and friends. Members are aged up to 25 years and membership is free. Membership offers a matched pen-pal and e-mates service, postal library, members only message board and chat room, and a bi-monthly magazine called 'Cheers'. There are medical, educational and benefit advisers and psychologists. The telephone helpline is open 10am to 2pm weekdays and Wednesday evenings 6pm to 9pm.
address: AYME, 10 Vermont Place, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, MK15 8JA
helpline: 0845 123 2389
telephone: 01908 379737
fax: 01908 274136
website: www.ayme.org.uk
email: info@ayme.org.uk
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